The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deepened its collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) to enhance the well-being, protection, and inclusion of persons with disabilities…
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Ayuba Urges JONAPWD to Unite, Reaffirms Commission’s Commitment to Disability Inclusion
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has called on the leadership of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities…
NCPWD, Group Join Forces to Build Inclusive Healthcare for Nigerians with Disabilities
In a bold move to close the health and inclusion gaps faced by millions of Nigerians with disabilities, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has deepened its partnership…
In a landmark move to strengthen disability rights in Nigeria, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) on Thursday, September 25, 2025, officially unveiled and rolled out the National…
Nigeria Takes Bold Step on Disability Inclusion as NCPWD Launches Accessibility Certificates
Abuja — Nigeria has taken a bold step toward building a more inclusive society with the unveiling of new accessibility compliance certificates by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities…
Disability Commission Partners Initiative to Promote Rights of Children with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Queen’s Dream Initiative (QDI), a non-profit organization founded to champion the rights and welfare…
‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights’: Disability Commission, Deaf Community Lead Awareness Drive in Abuja
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…
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…