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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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…