Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed a seasoned professional, Theophilus Egbodion as the pioneer Chairman the state Commission for Persons with Disabilities. The appointment was conveyed in a letter by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Musa Ikhilor. It read: ‘I write to inform you that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has …

The Coalition of People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the appointment of one of their own, Adenike Tejuosho as the Humanitarian Minister. The PUNCH reports that the ministry has been without a minister since Betta Edu was suspended in January. Members of the coalition that converged on the …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed bags of rice, mattresses, clothing among other essentials to persons living with disabilities (PWDs) who suffered fire outbreaks that destroyed their homes in Karmojiji village, Abuja. The director-general of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, who conducted the exercise yesterday in Abuja, said the event was unique because the intervention was targeted at persons living …

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has recognised and rewarded teachers and homes catering for persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. The General Manager of Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, stated on Saturday during the International Disability Day celebration in Ikeja, that the recognised homes had catered for the needs of PWDs in the state …

The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, pledged to combat substance abuse and provide a safe space for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to give them access to rehabilitation services as well as a support system. The state government also assured PWDs of optimal attention to their well-being to enable them to excel in their endeavours. Speaking at a town hall with …

A coalition known as Civil Society Groups for Good Governance has asked the national assembly to prioritise the needs of people with disabilities (PWDs) while considering the 2024 budget proposal. The group made the demand on Friday during a demonstration at the national assembly. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu presented a record N27 trillion 2024 budget proposal to the national …

The Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD) has called on security agencies in the country to be human when dealing with People with Disabilities by not brutalising them. The Administrative Manager, CCD, Florence Austin, made the call during a recent training for security agencies on the rights of PWDs in Lagos State. According to a statement on Thursday, among those …

Kano state government yesterday distributed over 8,800 bags of rice and maize to 4,400 people with special needs. The beneficiaries include the blind, the deaf and dumb, albino, the cripple, orphans and widows of late security personnel from all the security agencies and para-military, including Hisbah and Kwankwasiyya Guards. They were drawn from across the 44 Local Government Areas of the …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it would improve access for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at the nation’s airports and work with airline operators to upgrade amenities needed for air travel nationwide. A recent investigative report by TheCable exposed that PWDs are still having harrowing experiences at Nigerian airports as accessibility to facilities remains poor despite the inclusivity …

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have urged the Federal Government to put in place policies and programs that will increase their access to justice and also protect them from all forms of discrimination and abuse. They made this call in Lagos as part of their recommendations and disability inclusion in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals organised by Sightsavers on Friday. …