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. …

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on Tuesday decried exclusion from the ministerial list submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate. On Monday, the Senate approved and confirmed 45 out of the 48 nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. At a joint conference, the Community of PWDs said their omission was not in accordance with the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities …

The Federal Government and a non-governmental organisation, All-rights Foundation Africa, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive accessibility reforms in the public service and promote inclusivity and equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities. The federal government in 2018 signed into law the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, with the establishment of the National Commission for Persons …

Sunday 21st May 2023 was a fulfilling day for Anglo-Nigerian Welfare Association for the Blind (ANWAB) and 99 other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from 56 other countries as they received special awards in Beijing, China for their contributions to providing succour for persons with disabilities around the world. The awards were presented to ANWAB and other NGOs and individuals during the …

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have blamed their exclusion from political offices on the exorbitant fees charged by political parties. They shared their view on Friday during a Twitter space for PWDs candidates that participated in the 2023 general elections. The Twitter space was organised by Inclusive Friends Association(IFA), and titled: 2023 elections and PWD candidate experience sharing: exploring myth, challenges …

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over what they described as poor inclusion and participation of the vulnerable population in the recently concluded elections. INEC is said to have failed to make adequate provisions for persons with special needs during the general elections. Suitable means of communication such as braille, large embossed print and …

No fewer than 2,000 Persons living With Disabilities (PWDs) recently received financial support from the Lagos State Government, while several physically challenged persons were given assistive devices ranging from wheelchairs, guide canes, hearing aids, motorised wheelchairs, cerebral palsy chairs, braille embossers and laptops, among others. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the presentation to the beneficiaries at the 2022 Disability Entrepreneurship and …