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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 Government Areas election in Anambra. Its state Chairman, Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, told newsmen in Awka, that it was critical to remove barriers that hindered their active participation in electoral processes. Okeke said the voices, experiences, and…
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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 welfare and protection of the People Living with Disabilities (PWDs). The News Agency of Nigeria (N AN) reports that it is the State Disability Protection Law and Establishment of State Disability Commission Bill. Luggerewo made the…
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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 electoral policies for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Isa, represented by Mr Lanre Oloyede, Director of Media and Communication from his office, made this known at the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Electoral Reform Summit on Wednesday in…
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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 for People Living with Disabilities (PwDs) They made the commitment at a conference recently held in Lagos between members of the business community and the management of National Commission for Persons With Disabilities led by the…
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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 coalition mostly consisting of groups of People Living With Disability (PWDs) are also making a case for the appointment of one of them, Halimat Tejuosho, to fill the vacancy. The coalition, which comprised no fewer…
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General News
National Disability Act: CODO wants NCAA, relevant agencies to ensure full compliance
The Coalition of Disability Organizations (CODO) has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with the National Disability Act at Nigerian airports. The coalition, led by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CDD), made the call at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos on access to airport facilities and services…
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Politics
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 assistive devices for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Prof. Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner, stated this on Monday in Benin during a technical session on the implementation of INEC’s inclusivity tools in the election. The News Agency…
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Foundation trains blind, other disabled women on snacks, beverage making in Kaduna
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 on Friday. The foundation also empowered 10 PWDs, all women, with funds to begin the business after the training. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs. Maryam Abdu, said empowerment was part of their…
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