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…
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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…
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 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…
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Chief Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has extended warm congratulations to Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his emergence as the…
Disability Commission Rallies Stakeholders for Implementation of National Policy on Inclusive Education
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Working Committee on Inclusive Education, convened a high-level workshop to drive…
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…
NCPWD Strengthens Alliance with ROLAC to Combat Gender-Based Violence Against Persons with Disabilities
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Ayuba Burki Gufwan, has pledged unwavering support to the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) programme in a…
Fostering Inclusion: Disability Commission Enhances Agricultural Livelihoods of PWDs
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has taken a bold step toward improving the livelihoods of persons with disabilities engaged in agriculture. On Monday, June 7, 2025, the…
Disability Commission Inaugurates Special Committee on Implementation of National Access to Work Scheme
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Sightsavers, has inaugurated a Special Committee to drive the implementation of the Framework for the National Access to Work…
NCPWD Trains Security Agencies on Accessibility, Anti-Discrimination Law Enforcement
In a decisive move to strengthen the protection of the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in partnership with Nightstone Global Ltd,…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has once again demonstrated its firm commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), through a transformative training and empowerment initiative held at…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has received a significant boost in its efforts to promote inclusivity and enhance the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria.…