The Honorable Commissioner for Education for Akwa-Ibom State, Pastor Alexander Udofia, has reaffirmed the State Government’s resolve for the effectual passage, assent and implementation of the Inclusive Education (IE) Policy.…
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As difficult a decision it may be for ordinary individuals to choose a traditional school or institution of learning among many, it is not to be challenging for individuals with…
Enugu Government approves employment of 50 graduates living with disabilities
The Enugu State Executive Council says it approves the automatic employment of 50 graduates living with disabilities in line with the United Nations Convention on non discrimination against such persons.…
..A young Deaf man was gruesomely murdered by some faceless cultists in the middlebelt area of Nigeria with the police yet to apprehend the perpetrators. A man, identified as Antenyi…
5 Reasons people with disabilities choose to live in Abuja Notwithstanding its Cost of Living
Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city is the current destination spot for not only the average man but as well as an increasingly staggering number of people with disabilities. A whole…
..five out of the 36 states in Nigeria have disability laws particularly for women and girls Write Offiong The Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocacy Center, Irene Patrick-Ogbogu, has expressed concern…
..And then the Writer, He Gets Away And He comes Back With An Abattoir Part I Rájí Adé Ọba The phrase “get away” isn’t the only group of words that’s…
DRAC Sensitize Media On Violence Against Women And Girls With Disabilities In Abuja
DRAC invited representatives of 30 media houses (comprising traditional and new media) to participate in a media roundtable in a bid to sensitize them on the issue of violence against…
Geneva. Neymar, fresh from his first win with Paris St. Germain and his world-record signing for the club, became a goodwill ambassador for Handicap International on Tuesday (15/08), pledging to work…
Anambra State Disability Forum endorse Govt Willie Obiano for second term
..Vote him number one inclusive governor Anambra State Disability Community issue a Communique at the end of an emergency meeting of Anambra state Disability Forum (ASDF) Comprising representatives of Disability…
Gov. Simon Bako assents Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission Amendment Bill
..set representatives for Persons with Disability at the decision making level Plateau state Governor Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong has assented the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission Amendment Bill into…
FCT College of Education, Zuba set to partner JONAPWD in establishing a special education department in the college. Then this happen.
JONAPWD continues promoting inclusive development for persons with disabilities in Nigeria as its FCT Inclusive Education Policy Drafting Committee (IEPDC) Visits college of education, Zuba in Abuja to get…
Employing more people with disability makes good business sense
The Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services spoke on 16 may at the Australian Network on Disability’s 9th Annual National Conference in Melbourne to…
Plateau State House of Assembly passes Local Government Amendment Bill for Persons with Disability
Plateau state House of Assembly passed Local Government Amendment Bill that will include the appointment of at least one out of five supervisory councilors and at least one out of…
FCTA plans regulations that provide for Persons with Disability in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is working to introduce regulations that would ensure that every public building plan provide for people with disability before their approval. FCT Ministry, Malam…