Tag: PWDs
Agency revives ‘blind workshop’ for PWDs in Bauchi
Bauchi, Feb. 12, 2026 (NAN) The Bauchi State Government has approved the renovation of ‘blind workshop’ in Bauchi as a functional empowerment center to empower...
PWDs seek opening of North-East braile library
Bauchi, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JNAPWD) in Bauchi State, has urged the Federal Government to inaugurate...
2027: Association seeks PWDs’ inclusion in party structures, candidature process
Abuja, Jan. 22, 2025 (NAN) Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has called for the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in...
Low citizen participation, weak enforcement undermine disability law implementation — Centre
Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has identified low citizen participation and weak enforcement mechanisms as major factors hindering...
Students with disabilities commend Gombe state, NEDC for upgrading school facilities
Gombe, Jan. 20, 2026(NAN) Some students from the Special Education Centre in Gombe, have commended the Gombe State Government, and the North East Development...
Locked Out of the Ballot: Nigeria’s Elections Continue to Fail Persons...
LAGOS, July 23 – Despite legal reforms and public pledges of inclusivity, Nigeria’s electoral process continues to marginalise millions of citizens living with disabilities,...
PWDs want inclusion in Anambra LG election
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Sept. 28 Local...
Gombe speaker pledges speedy passage of PWDs bill
The Speaker, Gombe State House Assembly, Mr Abubakar Luggerewo, says they are committed to the speedy passage of a bill that will boost the...
Tinubu committed to inclusive electoral policies for PWDs- aide
Mr Mohammed Isa, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, says the President is committed to promoting inclusive...
MTN, Unilever others pledge 5% employment opportunity to PwDs
Nigeria business community has confirmed its commitment to comply with the provisions of the disability laws, especially in providing five per cent employment opportunities...
Anniversary: PWDs seek appointment of Tejuosho as Humanitarian Affairs Minister
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has expressed concern with the vacancy of Minister at the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry.
This is just as the...
National Disability Act: CODO wants NCAA, relevant agencies to ensure full...
The Coalition of Disability Organizations (CODO) has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with...
Edo Guber: INEC, PLAC make case for persons with disabilities
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is committed to making the 2024 governorship election in Edo more inclusive with the provision of...
Foundation trains blind, other disabled women on snacks, beverage making in...
Women and Children’s Rights and Empowerment Foundation (WCREF) trained blind women, among other persons living with disabilities (PWDs), on snacks and local beverage making...
