By Chukwunyere Kelsey Nwosu Inclusive News Network ABUJA, September 17, 2026 — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has moved to give Nigeria’s persons with disabilities a national…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has inaugurated six strategic sub-committees to drive the implementation of the maiden national inclusive reality television show, PWDs Got Talent 2026. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up efforts to ensure greater participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the 2027 general elections, promising closer collaboration with disability organisations…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of the old Gongola…
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Women with Albinism Commend NCPWD, ECOWAS Support for Children With Albinism as Schools Reopen
The Women and Girls with Albinism Network (WGWAN) has commended the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for providing protective…
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Disability Commission Donates Sun-Protection Items to Children With Albinism to Promote Inclusive Education
ABUJA — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated sun-protection and self-care items to children with albinism as part of efforts to promote equal and unhindered access…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has welcomed the adoption of a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution on access to assistive technology, describing it as a major…
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Yobe Moves to Strengthen Disability Law Implementation Through Stakeholders’ Symposium
Damaturu, Yobe State – Efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Yobe State Disability Law received a boost as the Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI) convened a two-day symposium for…
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Disability Commission, Discovering Ability Initiative Partner to Develop PWDs Reality TV Show
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Discovering Ability in Disability Initiative to promote and develop talents among Persons with…
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International Youth Day: Gufwan Reaffirms Disability Commission’s Commitment to Nigerian Youths with Disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting inclusion, empowerment and equal opportunities for Nigerian…
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Commission Celebrates APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda at 59, Commends Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has congratulated the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda…
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Humanitarian Affairs Minister Backs Disability Commission Farm Cities Project for Persons with Disabilities
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the National Farm Cities Project for Persons with Disabilities, an initiative…
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Humanitarian Affairs Minister Reaffirms Support for National Farm Cities Project for PWDs
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the full operationalisation of the proposed National Farm Cities Project, an initiative aimed at promoting…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships that advance disability inclusion, pledging technical support to the Sauri Growth Initiatives for Women and…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has convened a round-table engagement with key stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on the implementation of its 2026 Work Plan and advance disability…