PWDs
5 Mar
Stakeholders in Nigeria, including the government, have resolved to ensure the dispensation of justice for victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and related crimes in the country ahead of this year’s International Women Day (IWD).
4 Feb
Lagos State government, yesterday, promised to create enabling atmosphere as well as equal opportunities for People With Disability (PWDs) in the state.
8 Jan
Following the proclamation by the United Nations Assembly that December 3 every year be celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), various groups, associations, as well as organisations have been clamouring and making
4 Jan
Kebbi State Government will establish a commission for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure an all-inclusive governance in the state.
2 Jan
The Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has ranked Lagos State top in the implementation of accessibility to infrastructure and other services for the benefits of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in accordance with the National Disabilities Act.
29 Dec 2023
As part of his social inclusion strategy to spread good governance to all, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has flagged off the empowerment of 2,000 Persons With Disability (PWDs) with N20,000 each.
6 Dec 2023
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has restated government’s resolve to mitigate barriers inhibiting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
1 Dec 2023
Stakeholders, yesterday, urged government at all levels to address the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).Among the challenges are access to employment opportunities, as well as providing them with necessary tools...
29 Nov 2023
Society of Clerks-At-The-Table (SoCATT) in Africa has voiced its concern for parliaments across Africa to enhance access parliamentary information for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs).
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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the upper chamber of the National Assembly will play an active role in the burial ceremonies of former Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas. Akpabio made this commitment when a delegation of Cross River State leaders, led by former Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, paid…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has handed over the 76 Kano children who were discharged of treason felony by the Federal High Court, Abuja to their parents. Two were promised automatic empowerment with the state government while others were reinstated to schools. The children arrested by the police during the August 1st #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano…