Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)

The Disability Community in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, has presented a Charter of Demands to the State government, aimed at strengthening the inclusion and full participation of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and their…

Nasarawa State Government says it would provide slots for automatic employment in the civil service for people with special needs to cater for their well-being. Governor Abdullahi Sule stated this during a one-day awareness campaign on…

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD),  called for an end to discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs), in the country. READ ALSO: Stakeholders Advocate for cost-free healthcare for PWDs in Katsina The Interim…

The wife of Anambra State Governor and founder of the NGO, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo has announced that henceforth, the government will set up designated examination and interview centres for persons living with disabilities who are…

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has expressed its readiness to introduce courses and programmes that will deepen Nigeria's capacity to provide equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Acting Executive…

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities has announced 9 disability-inclusive policies that will serve as a guide to the general public in relating with Persons With Disabilities in Nigeria. Speaking at the maiden edition of…

Lagos State Government through the Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA), has trained select officers in the civil service and other critical stakeholders in basics of sign language to ensure a more inclusive society for hearing-impaired…

The Vice Chancellor of Sa'adatu Rimi University of Education in Kano state, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure, says the institution is offering free education to physically challenged students. He stated this during an interactive session with…

Kano state government says People with Disabilities, (PWDs), having requisite qualifications, will benefit from the recently re-introduced state government overseas scholarship scheme. The State Commissioner for Education, Alh. Umar…

UN Secretary General, António Guterres on Tuesday called for improved digital accessibility for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). Guterres made the call at the opening of the 16th session of the Conference of States Parties to the…