by Olusegun Adeniyi (Keynote speech at the 44th national conference and vision expo of the Nigerian Optometric Association in Lagos on 24th June, 2021) Officials and members of the Nigerian…
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Foundation seeks more govt support for torture victims, says it leads to permanent disabilities
By Adebisi Onanuga A non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged federal and state governments to evolve a strategic approach towards caring for the victims of torture in our society. The NGO,…
The Nigerian National Association of the Deaf has vowed to fully support the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD. The Vice president of the association, Haruna Tsafe made the…
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Sanwo-Olu re-launches Jigi-Bola free sight programme for 250,000 residents with disabilities, others
By Gbenga Salau Extends initiative to residents suffering hearing impairment Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, re-launched the Jigi-Bola Free Sight and Hearing Aid Programme conceived 20 years ago and…
Two Nigerians have been charged with employment scams among other crimes in the United States. Chukwuemeka Onyegbula, an information technology worker was indicted on federal wire fraud and identity theft…
Receives 2nd jab of COVID-19 vaccine The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Mr. James David Lalu on Monday, June 28 received in his office a delegation…
By Uchediunor Augusta In commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the passage of the Lagos State Special People’s Law, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled the Abridged…
File image of some female blind beggars at their shanty abode in Minna and on the beat. By Bashir Bello The Association of Blind Persons from 19 Northern states, on…
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NGO engages police officers on force order 20, pledges to support PWDs, others have legal access
Rights Enforcement and Public Law Centre (REPLACE) partnering with Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) has trained police officers on the force Order 20, a police regulation that allows lawyers…
Festus Zenda, Abuja Deaf Women Aloud Initiative has paid an advocacy visit to Bwari Area Council as it seeks implementation of the 5% employment workforce for PWDs cited in the…
Governor Godwin Obaseki By Bisi Olaniyi Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has approved the immediate increase of Duty Tour Allowance (DTA) for workers in the state across board. Edo Head of…
“Begging no longer pays, the charity business is now going down because of the economic hardship many people face.” By Ifeoluwa Adediran, Sitting on his locally-made wheelchair at the busy…
The screenshot of MRA’s website Media Rights Agenda, MRA, has announced the launch of its website with enhanced security and accessibility features for disadvantaged groups to ensure compliance with international…
By Moses Nosike It was a memorable afternoon in Lagos as Special Education Collaborative Outreach (SECO) devoid all odds to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians living with disability.…
Lagos Transportation Commissioner Dr. Frederic Oladeinde By Adeola Ogunlade THE Lagos State Government has concluded plans to mandate all public transport operators including Premiro and LBSL to adopt a special…