The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has provided free medical services to over 150 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during a medical outreach held on Thursday, December 18, 2025,…
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Disability Commission, NEMA Distribute Over 600 Relief Materials to Persons with Disabilities in FCT
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed over 600 relief materials to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the…
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Agency Pledges Stronger Support as NCPWD Pushes for Full Enforcement of Disability Act
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has pledged stronger collaboration with the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) as the Commission intensifies efforts toward the full enforcement of the Discrimination…
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Deafblind Cluster Receives Official Recognition in Strategic Meeting with Disability Commission
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has formally recognized the Deafblind Cluster during a strategic courtesy visit by the group to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The engagement…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday visited the Kuje Traditional Council Palace in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined Nigerians and the global disability community in commemorating the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with a renewed…
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NCPWD Donates Braille Embosser to Federal University Lafia to Boost Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has donated a Braille embosser machine to the Federal University Lafia (FULafia) as part of efforts to strengthen inclusive education and improve…
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Disability Commission, Agency Strengthen Partnership to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) following a strategic engagement with the Kano…
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NCPWD Congratulates Dr. Bernard Doro on Appointment as Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has congratulated Dr. Bernard Muhammad Doro on his appointment as the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction by President Bola Ahmed…
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NCPWD Celebrates Dr. Samuel Ankeli at 61, Salutes His Role in Shaping Nigeria’s Disability Agenda
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has celebrated Dr. Samuel Ode Ankeli (MON), the former Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability Matters, as he clocks…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that disability inclusion in Nigeria is not an act of benevolence but a matter of justice, equality, and national progress. Speaking through Dr. Yusuf…
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FG Launches National Forum to Strengthen Disability-Inclusive Development in Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Forum of Heads of Disability Commissions and Agencies in Nigeria — a strategic platform designed to enhance coordination, policy alignment, and…
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Disability Commission Empowers Polio Survivors with Wheelchairs to Mark World Polio Day
ABUJA — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has empowered one hundred (100) polio survivors with wheelchairs as part of activities marking this year’s World Polio Day celebration…
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Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Students with Disabilities Across Nigerian Campuses
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusive education and empowering students with disabilities…
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Disability Commission, Blind Association Mark International White Cane Day with Renewed Call for Inclusion
Abuja, Nigeria — October 15, 2025. The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with the Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB), joined the global community on Tuesday…