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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NCPWD Strengthens Ties with Senior Citizens Centre to Advance Well-being of PWDs, Older Persons
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…
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…