Abuja — The call for recognition of Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) gained momentum Tuesday as the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Nigerian National Association of the…
National Commission for persons with disabilities
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Week of the Deaf, with this year’s theme: “With…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Ability Life Initiative (TALI) Foundation to advance disability inclusion and accelerate the implementation of…
Disability Commission, Federal University of Lafia Renew Commitment to Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its collaboration with the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) to strengthen inclusive education and improve accessibility for students with disabilities.…
Gufwan Applauds Federal University Lafia for Championing Inclusive Education, Empowerment of Students with Disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has lauded the Federal University, Lafia, for its outstanding commitment to inclusive education and…
Disability Commission Partners Africa Inclusive Economy Summit to Drive Disability-Inclusive Development
Abuja – The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced plans to collaborate with the Africa Inclusive Economy Summit to advance disability-inclusive economic development across the continent. The…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has urged stakeholders to unite in breaking the barriers that continue to exclude millions of Nigerians with disabilities from active participation in…
Disability Commission, Partners Push for Inclusive Transport and Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Abuja — The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has restated its commitment to enforcing accessibility in Nigeria’s transport and housing sectors, following a one-day stakeholders’ forum on Inclusive…
Centre Warns Against “Lip Service” as NCPWD, JAMB Unveil Inclusive Education Partnership
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has warned that Nigeria’s blind students risk being left behind unless the recently announced collaboration between the National Commission…
Disability Commission, Institute to Advance Digital Inclusion Through Strategic Partnership
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) is forging a strategic partnership with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) to expand digital transformation initiatives that will promote full inclusion and…
Disability Commission Partners with JAMB to Strengthen Inclusion for Candidates with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deepened its collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in a renewed push to remove barriers faced by candidates…
Hope on Wheels: Disability Commission Partners with Foundation to Empower PWDs in Kaduna
For many persons with disabilities in rural Nigeria, mobility aids are more than just equipment — they are a ticket to independence, dignity, and the chance to dream bigger. That…
Disability Commission Commends Abuja Archdiocese for Inclusive Sign Language Training
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has praised the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja for introducing a pioneering sign language training program for religious leaders. The initiative, launched through…
Disability Commission Applauds NCC for Championing Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, has lauded the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for organising a sensitisation workshop focused on promoting…
Disability Commission Pledges Stronger Partnerships to Advance Disability Inclusion in Nigeria
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Gufwan, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities…