Monday, June 5, 2023

Persons with Disabilities

December 17, 2022

Courts urged to consider lawyers with disability in scheme of affairs

“The judiciary should be more accessible both physically and otherwise for lawyers with disability,” he said.

Lawyers with disabilities
December 11, 2022

PWDs demand adequate assistive devices, security during 2023 polls

PWDs are asking that measures be put in place for inclusive participation during the 2023 polls.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
December 3, 2022

CCD urges Gov. Emmanuel to pass discrimination against PWDs Act

He urged Mr Emmanuel to take appropriate measures to protect citizens with disabilities without further delay by adopting the Disabilities Act.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities and Governor Udom Emmanuel
November 23, 2022

Ganduje signs Persons With Disabilities bill into law

The law provides for establishing a ministry to oversee the affairs of PWDs in Kano.

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje with disabled persons
November 8, 2021

AnambraDecides: Persons with disabilities decry marginalisation during poll

They accused INEC of not fulfilling its promise to make provisions for the effective participation of PWDs during the electoral process.

Person with Disabilities voting used to illustrate the story