By Simon Utebor The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Bayelsa State chapter, has protested the alleged discrimination and suspension of its member by the management of the Niger…
By Bizibrains Okpeh As Gro Harlem Brundtland succinctly puts it; “To many people, staying out of harm’s way is a matter of locking doors and windows and avoiding dangerous places.…
By Frank Ikpefan About 443 sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) reported in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are hanging in the various courts in the city. The Desk Officer, FCT…
By Bizibrains Okpeh Ms Uzoamaka Stella Ike is a person with a physical disability. She uses a wheelchair and is always in the company of a personal caregiver. Nevertheless, she…
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Take Advantage Of Free Education, Training For Children With Disabilities – Governor’s Aide To Parents
Senior Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor on Disability Matters has urged parents of children with disabilities to take advantage of the free education provided by the State Governor in…
The U.S. Agency for International Development recently announced the notification of an additional $168.5 million in development assistance to continue support for the goals outlined in a 2015 bilateral agreement…
By Ayobami Agboola As Nigeria joins the world to mark the 2021 Children’s Day on May 27, Dr Gbolabo Oni has advocated proper focus on children with special needs in…
By Oyebola OWOLABI Wife of the Lagos State Governor Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has presented three utility vehicles to critical government agencies to help their fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence…
By Faruk Shuaibu National President, Joint National Association for Persons with Disabilities, Ekaete Umoh, says statistics shows that only two percent of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) are able to get…
By Hamisu Kabir Matazu The United States Government has urged the Nigerian Government to provide electoral access to People with Disabilities (PWD) in Nigeria. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara on Thursday held a town hall meeting attended by various stakeholders amid testimonials of specific impacts the…
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said he had put in place several interventions to ensure that all children are protected from incessant attacks, kidnapping, killings, abuse and corrupt practices. The President…
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American govt to support National Commission for Persons with Disabilities with $2m education grant for sign language— Amb Mary Leonard
The Chairman National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Husaini Kangiwa flanked by the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Mary Berth Leonard and a Member of the Board Representing the…
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Only qualified teachers will teach in schools, as FG begins addressing people with special needs
By Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja The Federal Government has said it would leave no stone unturned in flushing out unqualified teachers from teaching in government-owned and private schools across the country.…
Festus Fajemilo Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has called on government at all levels and schools to provide facilities that will enable Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, to attain the highest level…