The Albion Foundation (TAF) Africa has called for appointment of persons with disabilities as Ministers and Commissioners at the National and sub-national cabinet. The Founder/CEO, Amb. Jake Epelle made the…
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Abubakar Umar (INN), Jigawa The Jigawa State Association of People with Disability (PWDs) said the association would support only governorship candidate that shows commitment and assurance to members’ welfare and…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all countries to do more to put People with Disabilities (PWDs) “front and centre” of their post-COVID recovery plans. Guterres made the call at…
By Haruna Aliyu Chairman, Kebbi State Association for the Physically-Challenged, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu has appealed to Kebbi State government to assent to a bill for the establishment of a commission…
In accordance with President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to lift 100 million people out of poverty in the next couple of years where women constitute over 60 % of the population,…
NDW Facilitates Leadership Training For Young Girls With Disability, Establishes Club
The Network of Disabled Women (NDW) has embarked on a project to initiate and establish leadership clubs for young girls with disability in secondary schools. Young girls with disabilities between…
Anambra election: insecurity may hinder us from voting, say Persons with Disabilities
Ahead of the November 6, 2021 governorship election in Anambra State, Persons with Disabilities under the umbrella of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), has raised concern…
By Mohammed I. Yaba Persons with disabilities in Kaduna State have called for immediate implementation of the Disability Law signed by Governor Nasir El-Rufai to mainstream and integrate persons with…
Offa LG Approves Free Medicals For Persons With Disabilities In Local Government General Hospital
The Chairman, Offa Local Government, Hon. Thomas Olajare Olatundun, has approved free medical services for Persons with Disabilities at the General hospital in a Local Government in the State. The…
A car accident seven years ago stripped professional Hong Kong rock climber Lai Chi-wai of his ability to walk, but it didn’t stop him from climbing a mountain that is…
Governor Akerodolu meet Persons with Disabilities representatives IRI academy graduates in Ondo state
The Ondo State Government will always partner organizations whose interests are centred on deepening democracy and promotion of human dignity. Speaking while playing host to the Country Representative of…