Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have decried being excluded from policies, access to physical structures and education which has hindered their standard of living and contributed to unequal opportunities for them.…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to host its inaugural JAMB Equal Opportunity Group African conference to improve access to higher education for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).…
The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Isa, says that partnership is key to addressing the challenges faced by Persons With Disabilities…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to increase the budgetary allocation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to foster more inclusive governance in Nigeria.…
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and Disability Rights Funds (DRF) have called for more inclusivity for PWDs. They made…
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Chairman, House Committee on Disability Matters, Rep. Bashiru Dawodu said, the House of Representatives, within six months have passed six motions for Persons With…
In the journey towards fostering inclusivity and ensuring equal opportunities for all, Nigeria has made significant strides in enacting laws and policies to promote decent work for persons with disabilities.…
An NGO, Sir David Osunde Foundation, has empowered no fewer than 1,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) to cushion the effects of the current economic challenges. Chairman, Local Organising Committee of…
The Leprosy Mission, Nigeria (TLMN), has inaugurated ‘Wellness Connect’, a toll-free Call Centre dedicated to providing psychological support services for individuals to help address mental health issues across the country.…
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The National Association Of Persons With Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), FCT Chapter, has called for full domestication of disability laws and accessibility standard code. The Chairman…
The Chief Executive Officer, Health Aid for All Initiative (HAFAI), Dr Ugochi Ohajuruka, has tasked the Federal Government to prosecute anyone caught violating provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition…
The British High Commission in Nigeria has offered a prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs). The gesture according to the commission is to…