PWDs

Vehicular movement on the Lagos airport road was disrupted this morning as members of the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind staged a protest to demand improved welfare and the reopening …

The House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards increasing representation and inclusivity in the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced that the House is considering reserving 10% of …

The federal government, Jobberman Nigeria, and the Mastercard Foundation have increased calls on the Private sector to increase job quotas for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the industry. This aims …

To ensure the wellbeing of individuals with spinal cord injuries, Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has launched a five-point institutional policy to address challenges facing Persons with Disabilities …

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has unveiled an empowerment scheme initiated by a House of Representatives member representing Fagge constituency, Barr. Muhammad Bello Shehu. The Empowerment event was …

Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has distributed wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state to celebrate one year in office. The assistive devices …

Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The members of the Kogi State Chapter of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD), held a get-together at the state rehabilitation Centre in Lokoja, …

 As the world marked 16 days of special focus on days to end gender-based violence, on November 17-December 10; a non-governmental organization, Healthy Life Development Initiative (HELDI) organized an awareness campaign …

The Chairman of the Kebbi State Disability Commission, Anas Malami-Gwandu, has commended the State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, for appointing 15 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as his Special Assistants. He …

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has appointed 50 Hausa singers, comedians, and 15 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as Special Assistants. Presenting the offer of appointment to the …