The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has extended warm Easter greetings to persons with disabilities and their families across Nigeria, urging citizens to embrace compassion, unity, and inclusion…
National Commission for persons with disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Ayuba Gufwan, has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting qualified persons with disabilities (PWDs) seeking to participate in politics…
NCPWD Hosts Sterling Inclusive Education and Development Initiative to Strengthen Disability Rights Collaboration
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has hosted a delegation from the Sterling Inclusive Education and Development Initiative (SIEDI) during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of…
Disability Commission Begins Accessibility Audit of Universities at Federal University Lafia
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commenced an accessibility audit of universities across Nigeria as part of efforts to enforce the Disability (Accessibility) Regulations 2023 and promote…
NCPWD Felicitates President Tinubu at 74, Commends Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, praising his leadership and commitment to promoting the welfare…
Eid al-Fitr: Commission Calls for Inclusion, Compassion Towards Persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has extended warm greetings to Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Ramadan fast. In a statement,…
Disability Commission Seeks Partnership to Strengthen Disability Data Management in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for stronger collaboration with development partners to improve disability data management in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba…
Disability Commission Inaugurates Committee to Mobilise N70bn for PWDs Farm Cities Across Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Peace for Humanity Foundation, has inaugurated a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to coordinate planning and mobilise funds for…
Disability Commission Targets Economic Empowerment for 35m Nigerians with Disabilities
Abuja, February 19, 2026 — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has intensified efforts to promote economic inclusion and self-reliance among over 35 million Nigerians living with disabilities…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H.E.I.R Women Hub to strengthen workplace sexual harassment prevention and response systems in public…
Abuja, February 10, 2026 — The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has intensified its advocacy for the strict enforcement of Nigeria’s Accessibility Regulations, following a strategic courtesy…
Disability Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Inclusion, Enforcement as It Hosts JONAPWD National Executives
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to unity, inclusion and strict enforcement of disability rights laws as it received the National Executive Committee (NEC)…
NCPWD Salutes Nigerian Armed Forces on Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Calls for Support for Wounded Soldiers
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated the Nigerian Armed Forces on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, commending their bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment…
World Braille Day: Disability Commission Pledges Barrier-Free Access for Persons with Visual Impairment
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined the global community in commemorating World Braille Day, pledging to ensure barrier-free access to education, information and opportunities for persons…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians and Nigerians across the…