PWD
22 Jul 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)is set to collaborate with National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) to ensure absolute inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in the 2023 general election.
4 Jun 2022
Persons With Disabilities (PWD), yesterday, stormed the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to appreciate to the party for gifting them nomination forms to contest elections on the party’s platform.
29 Jan 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday promised to enhance greater participation of persons living with disabilities during the February12 council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
4 Dec 2021
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has enjoined public and private sectors to ensure full implementation of and adherence to legal framework and policies put in place to promote accessibility and equal participation of persons with disabilities in the workplace and life.
28 Jun 2020
The People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the country have challenged the Federal Government to make available the statistics of their members that have tested positive to COVID-19 pandemic.
27 Feb 2020
Officials of the Lagos State government have arrested leaders of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) who had gone to the government house to protest against the restriction of tricycles
8 Dec 2019
A coalition of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) for Persons With Disability (PWDs) said they have been marginalised in the provision of sanitation services, especially toilets.
5 Dec 2019
In celebration of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) yesterday, the Federal Government has inaugurated Parliament of PWDs in Abuja.
10 Nov 2019
The Kaduna State Coordinator of Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS), Dr. Yahaya Aminu has assured that the project will develop agribusinesses, create jobs and improve livelihoods of residents of the state.
2 Feb 2019
Persons With disabilities (PWD) constitute the world’s largest and most disadvantaged minority. The World Bank estimates that one billion people or 15 per cent...
23 Dec 2018
A House of Representatives Candidate for Amac/Buhari Federal constituency, on the platform of Accord Party, Louis Auta, who is physically challenged, has urged FCT residents to vote massively for her during the 2019 General elections. Auta, who is also the chairman of Cedar Seed Foundation, while flagging off her campaign yesterday, in Abuja, said her physical…
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