It has been said that there is ability in disability. True. But it seems that statement is becoming rather trite for want of consistency in its proof. It was therefore…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has said that the polio free status of Nigeria is not in anyway under threat. “Nigeria and the African region were certified WPV-free…
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DWAI visits Gwagwalada area council, advocates for accessible healthcare facilities for deaf women and girls
Deaf Women Aloud Initiative, DWAI has paid advocacy visit to the Gwagwalada area council chairman, Hon. Adamu Mustapha Danze, pressed for accessible healthcare services and employment of a deaf woman…
In an effort to alleviate the harsh economic conditions of some of vulnerable indigenes in Imo state, the first lady of the state has visited the Osuoha couple who are…
By Tosin Adams Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has sensitised parents and guardians of children with special needs on care for the children. The office said caregivers should…
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje on Wednesday described as indispensable, the roles of journalists in the promotion of national cohesion and development. In appreciation, the governor handed two new…
By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna A total of 400, 000 Kaduna citizens from across the 23 Local Government Areas have been enrolled into the Kaduna Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) scheme.…
The Agro-processing , productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS), in collaboration with Faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano, has commenced training of 100 people with Special Needs on…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), the umbrella body of persons with disabilities in Nigeria has said the law which prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities is…
By Bizibrains Okpeh Finally, after decades of neglect, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has established the Lawyers With Disabilities Forum (LWDF) to cater to the specific needs and welfare of…
The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative has reiterated the need for Governments to support traditional leaders to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Nigeria. Ms Khadija Nuhu, Spotlight Initiative Communications…
As part of the requirements of his term of office, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Mr. James David Lalu today, 7th July, 2021 in Abuja,…
Hon. Kyennan Mizim has been confirmed as the Plateau State Disability Rights Commission by the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos. At plenary today, the House received a request…
By Ifedayo Ogunyemi Persons with disabilities under the aegis of the Coalition for Job Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, on Tuesday, protested at the office of the Secretary to the…
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Lalu Inspects FG’s Housing Units For Persons With Disabilities, Calls for Adjustments Of Some Structures
In acquiescence to President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to take 100 million Nigerians out of extreme poverty in the next 10 years and providing shelter to all Nigerians through Federal Government…