Governor Willie Obiano says his administration has offered automatic employment to about forty-two persons with disability in the state. Governor Obiano stated this while declaring open, the first international Deaf…
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The Unending Rise of the Deaf Queen: How Miss Philanthropy Queen, Mohammed Taibat Janet Touches Lives Through Partnerships with Civil Society
Taibat had earlier been crowned miss philanthropy queen in the early days of October Scaled enormous hurdles- with hearing challenges and stereotypes of the society against the disabled to win…
IF THERE WERE MORE DISABILITY-FRIENDLY GOVERNORS AND POLICES IN NIGERIA LIKE GOVERNOR OBIANO OF ANAMBRA STATE
The last few days have recorded an important milestone for people with disabilities in the country, and in particular, the deaf people in Anambra State: the first International Deaf…
Anambra state born master Tagbubo Chukwu, was today displayed to the admiration of the general public at the ongoing Anambra state first international week for the Deaf program holding at…
The Executive Governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano,was yesterday 3rd November 2017 conferred with an award as the BEST DEAF-FRIENDLY GOVERNOR IN NIGERIA, by the Nigeria National Association of…
People with deafness, like every human being, have emotions and are easily aroused to anger when the wrong button is pressed. In fact, deaf people are arguably some the most…
FIVE CONSEQUENCES OF UNASSERTIVENESS FOR THE DISABLED
Today, Fikemi is a 23-year-old woman with visual impairment and speech difficulty. Long ago, when she was a child, she was only legally blind, with way above average intelligence- far…
SELF-ASSERTIVENESS STRATEGIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Make no mistake about it, this population segment that includes persons with disabilities isn’t the only group that has issues with self-expression. Indeed, everyone, regardless of class, beliefs, gender, socio-economic…
Chairman, House Of Reps Committee On Electoral Matters And Political Party Affairs, Join Campaign For Equal Voting Access For PWDs
The Chairman, house of reps. Committee on Electoral Matters and Political Party Affairs, Hon. Aishatu Jibril Dukku, has joined the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), in her campaign for…
No Matter The Challenges, The Stigmatization And Discrimination Encountered, There Is Light At The End of The Tunnel- Governor wife to Parents With Special Needs
The Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello and his wife, Mrs Aminat Bello, have earned more accolades from Nigerians than they would have from any election.  Hundreds…
Hon. Mohammed Isah (Abba) from Bauchi state has just been elected as APC Zonal Leader for Physical Challenged in North East Region on Tuesday, October 17 at the APC Zonal…
Photos: Enugu State Governor Gifts Physically Challenged Woman N1million Cash
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State today, overwhelmed audience at the flag off of the Local Government Election campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu North L.G.A with…
By Oladimeji Ramon The National Industrial Court, Lagos Division has ordered Lagos Travel Inn to pay N10.3m to one Mr. Emmanuel Abah, who sustained an ankle injury after being trapped…
How This Opportunity Transformed My Life- Young African Leader, Lois Auta
As part of the first-ever cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Lois Auta didn’t have to wait long before she saw how the experience opened more doors for her –…
As a Boy with Disability I lost Hope of Going to School – Daniel Onwe Esq.
By Peters Ifeoma Daniel Amaechi Onwe Esq., LL.M., B.L. and Notary Public is the Lead Partner in Daniel & Sophina a thriving law firm in Lagos; Despite the…