The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has renewed its collaboration with She Writes Woman, a leading mental health advocacy group, to strengthen support for Nigerians living with mental health and psychosocial disabilities.
The move follows a courtesy visit to the NCPWD headquarters by She Writes Woman’s Founder and Executive Director, Hauwa Ojeifo, accompanied by Jennifer Abomnger. The visit reaffirmed the organisation’s mission to give mental health a stronger voice in Nigeria while empowering individuals with psychosocial disabilities to share their experiences and design practical solutions.
NCPWD’s Executive Secretary, Ayuba Burki Gufwan, described the partnership as a “crucial step” in advancing disability inclusion nationwide. He applauded She Writes Woman for amplifying the voices of persons with psychosocial disabilities and reaching those who often face stigma and neglect.
The collaboration between both organisations dates back three to four years, when they co-hosted the first-ever Mental Health Roundtable at the Commission — an initiative that ultimately led to the creation of the Mental Health Desk within NCPWD.
At the latest meeting, the two parties discussed new areas of cooperation, including a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing orientation on psychosocial disabilities and further strengthening the Commission’s institutional framework for mainstreaming mental health issues.
“Disability inclusion is the responsibility of all,” Gufwan said. “We look forward to deepening our partnership with She Writes Woman and other stakeholders to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Nigeria.”
This renewed alliance underscores NCPWD’s ongoing commitment to making mental health a key component of its broader disability inclusion agenda.
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