People with Disabilities (PWDs)

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State have put forth a compelling argument for the establishment of special courts dedicated to handling cases related to disabilities, in a recent workshop organised by the Anambra State…

A group, the Osogbo/Asheville/Xiangyang Sister Cities Association, has presented 71 wheelchairs to the two local government areas within Osogbo township, in Osun State, and in schools for people with special needs. READ ALSO: Lagos state…

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Sports and Corporate Organisations, has appealed for funding to ensure the successful hosting of the African qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The President…

Stakeholders from different sectors in Katsina State on Wednesday advocated for the inclusion of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state’s free healthcare programme. The meeting which held in Dutse, capital of Jigawa, was supported by…

The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to create a stand-alone status for Persons With Disabilities in every programme of the Ministry. The House also called for a…

The Chairman of the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission, Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his immense commitment to the rights of individuals with disabilities. In a statement released in Awka…

President Bola Tinubu has officially endorsed the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa. This protocol was adopted during the Thirtieth Ordinary Session…

An international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sightsavers Nigeria has called for inclusive sexual health and improved access to family planning services for People with Disabilities (PWDs). READ ALSO:PWDs Advocate for Creation of…