The Northern Nigeria Disability Forum (NNDF) has announced its disassociation from the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. The…
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Aisha Aminu, a visually impaired nurse, has faced discrimination at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Bida after her job appointment was revoked due to her visual impairment.
CISLAC noted that “despite the enactment of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018, implementation has been hampered by inadequate funding. Over 30 million Nigerians with disabilities lack access to essential services such as education, healthcare, employment, and accessible infrastructure.”
The Federal Government says it has secured Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the tune of N20 billion towards facilitating local production of assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Stakeholders in health, gender and environment sectors have advocated for the integration of women and girls with disabilities in climate change policies, programmes and disaster management initiatives.
The Gombe State Ministry of Health says it will train caregivers on how to ensure that Persons With Disabilities (PWD) have access to healthcare services without fear of stigmatisation.
No fewer than half of the 35.5 million population of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across the country, require basic education to meet up with their counterpart across the globe.
TAF Africa, a non-profit organization, has expressed concern over the safety of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) in Bayelsa, as final arrangements are being done for the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state.
The Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has tasked political parties to ensure inclusion of more women, youths and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in governance.
Participants at a training organized by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) say there is urgent need for security and judiciary personnel to help enhance the civic space for effective participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).