The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Peace for Humanity Foundation to mobilize ₦70 billion for the establishment of farm cities…
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Centre Hosts Workshop to Push for Disability Inclusion in Petroleum Industry Act in Anambra
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop in Anambra State aimed at strengthening stakeholder engagement and ensuring the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)…
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Disability Rights Groups Collaborate to Strengthen Justice, Inclusion for PWDs in Lagos
In a united effort to promote equal rights and social justice for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption…
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Disability Commission Commends Abuja Archdiocese for Inclusive Sign Language Training
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has praised the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja for introducing a pioneering sign language training program for religious leaders. The initiative, launched through…
Disability rights advocates have renewed calls for greater inclusion and visibility within Nigeria’s National Assembly, particularly emphasizing the full integration of sign language interpreters in all legislative proceedings and televised…
Abuja, Nigeria – A newly released national report on disability inclusion has revealed that 28 percent of health facilities in Nigeria lack basic accessibility features, posing significant challenges for persons…
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Centre Holds Capacity-Building Workshop on PIA, Develops Demand Charter for Disability Inclusion
Rivers State – The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has concluded a three-day capacity-building workshop on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, aimed at promoting the inclusion of Persons…
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Presidency Flags Off National Disability Protection and Empowerment Campaign for Students in Kano
Kano – The Federal Government has officially launched a nationwide campaign aimed at protecting and empowering students with disabilities across Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Renewed Hope Students Disability…
Ogun State – Hope came alive for persons with disabilities in Ikenne, Sagamu, and Remo-North as Hon. Akinyode Solomon Soyoye, a leading House of Representatives aspirant and founder of the…
Lokoja – As Nigeria marks its annual Democracy Day, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, Hon. Yakubu Nazir Abdulhakeem (popularly known as “Brain Not Leg”),…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Enugu State Chapter, has called on Governor Peter Mbah to fulfill his pledge to establish the Enugu State Disability Commission. In…
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Presidency Seeks Stronger Collaboration with UN to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
In a strategic move to bolster disability inclusion and align Nigeria with global best practices, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to disability inclusion and the full implementation of the National Disability Act during the official launch of the Disability Rights…
At the 2025 Global Disability Summit, the International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a strong call for united global action to ensure people with disabilities are no longer left behind in…
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, lent her voice to the critical discourse on reproductive…