The Zamfara State Government has approved a 50 percent discount on hospital services and medical bills for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all state-owned health facilities. The approval was announced…
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Stakeholders Advocate Compassion, Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers
Stakeholders across civil society, academia, security agencies, and the legal profession have renewed calls for compassion, acceptance, and stronger institutional support for persons living with disabilities and those who care…
The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to enforce full compliance with the mandatory 5% employment quota for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).…
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Agency Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Street Begging Among Persons with Disabilities
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has restated its determination to promote dignity, inclusion, and sustainable empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the state. This assurance came…
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Kemi Adeosun Urges Support for PWDs, Vulnerable Groups as Foundation Marks Key Milestone
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has called on Nigerians to show greater empathy and support for disadvantaged groups across the country, including vulnerable children, persons…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Adamawa State are calling on the wife of the state governor, Hajiya Lami Fintiri, to champion the signing and domestication of a crucial bill that…
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Excluding 35m Persons with Disabilities Threatens Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Goal – NITDA DG
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has warned that Nigeria’s ambition to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030 is unattainable if 35 million persons…
The Dangote Leadership Development Programme of the Dangote Group, in partnership with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), empowered fourteen (14) persons with disabilities in Lagos State with wheelchairs…
The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority (LSNPPA) is set to introduce customised number plates to identify and recognise Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. This initiative was announced…
The Nigerian government is committed to closing the digital divide and ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have equal opportunities to fully engage in the digital economy. This commitment was…
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LASODA Boosts Economic Inclusion: 78 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Receive Financial and Business Support
In a move to enhance economic opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has empowered 78 entrepreneurs with critical financial support and specialized…
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NCPWD Vows Full Enforcement of Accessibility Laws to Protect Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing accessibility provisions outlined in the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018. During a meeting…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged the government to adopt a more inclusive tax policy that offers financial relief and incentives for persons…
The Lagos State government, through the Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has organized a sensitization program aimed at promoting oral hygiene and overall health awareness among persons with disabilities (PWDs).…
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IYD: Acquire Digital Skills To Remain Relevant In Inclusive Green Economy – Foundation Tells PWDs
Davies Global Disability Youths and Leadership foundation (DAGDYL) has urged persons with disabilities to acquire relevant digital skills in order to remain competitive in a ever changing inclusive green economy.…