Monday, August 17, 2026

Persons with Disabilities

August 13, 2026

CCD seeks disability inclusion in climate law

Mr Unumeri said findings showed that PwDs face disproportionate climate risks.

Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
August 4, 2026

NFF unveils Africa’s first wheelchair-fencing academy

Mr Cootes expressed excitement at bringing the impact to Africa for the first time.

Nigeria Fencing Federation
July 14, 2026

Abia: Persons with disabilities seek jobs at Umuahia bus terminal

The National Association of Persons With Physical Disabilities in Abia has urged the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal management to hire qualified members.

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
May 12, 2026

TAF Africa seeks disability inclusion in 2027 elections

Mr Ajanya stated, “The time has come for persons with disabilities to move from political margins to leadership.”

Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
February 26, 2026

Stakeholders seek stronger action on disability inclusion

Mr Abba-Isa said Nigeria must move “from policy to measurable impact, from commitment to transformation.”

WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
December 18, 2025

IDPWD 2025: MTNN reports 1.23% increase in PWDs in workforce

MTNN noted that an estimated 35 million Nigerians live with visible or invisible disabilities.

MTNN’s CEO, Karl Toriola,
October 4, 2025
Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)
March 1, 2025

Ramadan: Gombe govt. distributes food items to poor, vulnerable persons

The speaker commended Mr Yahaya for distributing the food items, particularly to the less privileged members of society during the Ramadan fasting.

Palliative Distribution Exercise
March 6, 2024

Palliative: FG reiterates commitment to welfare of persons with disabilities

“We will handle the distribution of these palliatives to deserving beneficiaries.’’

President Bola Tinubu
December 8, 2023

Group wants free education, healthcare services for PWDs

He decried the lack of shelter, quality education, and sustainable means of livelihood for the members in the state.

PWDs in Nigeria