Kano — The Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB), Kano State Chapter, successfully conducted its long-awaited State Council election on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Special Education School, Tudun…
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Centre Partners with Dwarf Communities in Kano to Tackle Discrimination, Promote Inclusion
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has engaged members of the dwarf communities in Kano to explore solutions to the social, cultural, and economic challenges they face, as…
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Kano Marks 2025 World Day for Assistive Technology with Call for Greater Access and Support
Kano – The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) joined global efforts in commemorating the 2025 World Day for Assistive Technology with a vibrant event held at the Special…
Kano – A leading disability advocate and concerned citizen, Engr. Abdul Haruna, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of 22 young athletes from Kano State who died in…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to establish a dedicated commission for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), reinforcing its commitment to disability inclusion following Nigeria’s participation in the Global Disability…
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Blind Old Students Hold Annual Meeting, Renew Commitment to Disability Inclusion
Kano – The Blind Section of the Special Education School Tudun Maliki Old Students Association convened its Annual General Meeting on Sunday at the school’s premises in Kano, drawing a…
The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, has been widely praised by the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) community for his progressive decision to establish a dedicated Department of…
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Centre Applauds Kano Govt for Establishing PWDs Department, Hails Binta Bala’s Appointment
Kano, Nigeria – The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Department of People with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Ministry of…
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PWDs Urge Kano Governor to Champion Inclusivity Through Ramadan Welfare, Mass Weddings for PWDs
With the arrival of Ramadan, concerns are mounting over the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State. Advocates are calling on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to take proactive…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kano State have urged the government to fast-track the establishment of a commission dedicated to their welfare and rights. A coalition of PWDs and other…
People with Disabilities in Kano State again on Tuesday urged the government to fulfil its promise of establishing a disability commission to address their needs. Despite repeated assurances from Governor…
The Kano State government has unveiled plans to establish a commission dedicated to addressing the needs of persons with disabilities. Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children,…
The Joint Clusters of Kano State Persons with Disabilities, under the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Kano State Chapter, have firmly distanced themselves from a recent protest…
The Coalition of Disabled Self-Advocacy Network (CDSAN) has called on Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba K. Yusuf, to appoint Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as Special Advisors in each of the…
KANO – The Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) has called on the Kano State Government to prioritize the establishment of a Disability Commission to safeguard the rights and enhance the…