By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A development expert and author, Mr Olufemi Oyedeji, has called for greater inclusion of women and People Living with Disabilities (PwDs) in governance in the country. Oyedeji made the call on Friday in Ilorin while speaking at the official launch of his book entitled: “Politics Philanthropy andContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia State Disability Commission on Friday donated wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the state. At the presentation in Umuahia, Chairman, David Anyaele, said the initiative aims to promote inclusivity and improve the quality of life for PwDs. Anyaele said provisionsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening sustainable inclusive family planning services for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to advance access to equitable reproductive health initiatives nationwide. The government made the commitment at the close-out ceremony of the five-year Inclusive Family Planning (IFPLAN) project, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta CBM Global Disability Inclusion, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has inaugurated the” Rights in Action” project to address intersectional discrimination and human rights violations against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Inaugurating the project on Tuesday in Abuja, Mr Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director, CBM Global Disability Inclusion, said theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with support from the World Bank is building an inclusive and accessible capital territory with equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, at the close of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Mr Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has urged stakeholders to include Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria’s renewable energy initiatives. Gufwan made the call during a meeting with Anita Adeyemi, Vice President of the Renewable Energy and Energy EfficiencyContinue Reading
Blessing Ibegbu Persons with Disabilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa, have called for recognition and political appointments of members in the area. Mr Kura Magaji, the Chairman, Persons with Disabilities in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu.Continue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Mr Tajudden Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives says caring for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is not just an act of kindness, but a fundamental human right that must be observed. Abbas stated this while declaring open a One-day National Stakeholders Consultation on the 2025 GlobalContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). She made the call while fielding questions from journalists during distribution of food items organised by LLI, in collaborationContinue Reading
