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Persons With Disabilities

Group pledges to intensify advocacy for PWDs involvement in governance


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The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has pledged to intensify advocacy for Persons with disabilities to participate actively in politics and governance in order to promote their rights. READ ALSO:Lagos state assures inclusion of PWDs in sexual…

Foundation distributes artificial limbs for Anambra amputees


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The Agocares Foundation for Persons with Disabilities says plans are underway to commence distribution of free artificial limbs to 300 amputees in Anambra State to help restore their mobility. READ ALSO:Foundation donates cash to persons…

PWDs in Ekiti advocates jobs, business creation


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Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ikole-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti, have appealed to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji to offer them with jobs and business opportunities to cushion the current economic hardship. READ ALSO:Group…

Kebbi Govt. to establish Commission for Persons living with Disabilities


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Kebbi Government says it will establish a Commission for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure an all inclusive governance in the state. READ ALSO:Group drums support for PWDs The state Commissioner for Information and Culture,…

UNFPA sensitises PWDs on harmful traditional practices in Kaduna


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The UN Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government (KDSG), sensitised Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional…

Group drums support for PWDs


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The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice at Alausa, Ikeja. READ ALSO:Group seeks end to discrimination against PWDs The visit was part of…

NCPWD seeks increased support, facilities for people with disability


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The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called for more support and provision of adequate facilities for people with disabilities in Nigeria. READ ALSO:FG allocates 10% of social interventions to PwDs – Minister…

NGO seeks inclusive education for Persons With Disabilities


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An NGO, Wikimedia Foundation, has advocated inclusive education system that would ease teaching and learning for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to make them realise their potential in the society. Ms Obiageli Ezeilo, Assistant Director,…

FG allocates 10% of social interventions to PwDs – Minister


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The Federal Government has allocated 10 per cent of its various social interventions to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). READ ALSO:Reps call for increased awareness for PWDs Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and…

Reps call for increased awareness for PWDs


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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, as well as religious organisations, to launch extensive awareness campaigns to address discrimination against Persons with Disabilities…