IN pursuance of its commitment to training Delta youths into becoming Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Job and Wealth Creators, the State Government has engaged 1,000 unemployed youths in its 2020/2021 Skills…
Ibom Air, an airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government has barred a prominent PWD, Hon. Chidi Topaz Olujie, from its flight, citing deafness as reason. Mr Chidi Olujie…
By Michael Ovat – Awka Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has organised a one-day training programme for People With Disabilities (PWDs), on how to acquaint with the…
The world is rapidly changing. New modes. New systems. New procedures. New attitudes. Indeed, in virtually all human disciplines and institutions, new models are emerging, and we are all sort…
Only eight of the 22,000 persons with disability in Taraba State were absorbed in the state’s civil service, says Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD). The Secretary-General of…
The Executive Secretary National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James Lalu and some of the management staff of the Commission and the Members of the Plateau State Disability Rights…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday warned Nigerians against sharing their phones, National Identity Number (NIN) and SIM cards with others because of the risks involved. The Commission maintained…
By Bizibrains Okpeh Unfortunately, violence has been with man since time immemorial and the recent history of mankind has witnessed an unprecedented surge in “creative” violent stories, written in blood…
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“My Passion For PWD Is Very Deep”, Gov. Lalong Tells Executive Secretary, National Disability Commission.
The Management of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has paid a visit to Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong to appreciate his passion for people with disabilities in…
It is becoming the new normal in recent times to read about PWDs getting appointed as aides and advisers to government officials on disability related issues. Going by such trend,…
By Jesutomi Akomolafe Globally, a case study has shown that when young adults with special needs integrate with the use of Robotics in life skills, particularly in a repetitive way,…
The General Manager, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mr. Ogundairo Oluwadamilare, has called on local government authorities in the state to set up a disability desk that would…
Special Olympics Nigeria (SON) has successfully concluded the Unified Sports programme sponsored by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The SNF unified sports programme is a school and community based initiative of…
Olusola Owonikoko has been named as one of the seven global finalists in the 2021 UK Study Global Impact Award. The UK Study Award is hosted annually by the British…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expanded the polling units in Enugu State from 2,958 to 4,147 polling units to create easy access to polling units in the state.…