Media Can Drive Disability Inclusion, Advocates Tell Journalists
By Julian Osamoto Disability rights advocates have challenged Nigerian journalists to use the power of the media to break barriers facing persons with disabilities, arguing that accurate reporting can shape public policy, influence political participation and expand equal opportunities. The advocates made the call during a media engagement on disability inclusion and responsible reporting organised […]
Reps to Push Reserved Seats for PWDs After Women’s Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says the House of Representatives will push for constitutionally reserved legislative seats for persons with disabilities (PWDs) after concluding work on the proposed special seats for women. Speaker Abbas made this known on Thursday in Abuja while hosting a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) delegation led by the UN […]
EKITI POLL: PWDs Hail INEC for Prioritizing Accessibility
By Oche Otene The Ekiti State Governorship election recorded strong voter turnout in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, with Persons with Disabilities taking active part in the process. At St. Michael Secondary School, Ado Ekiti, both elderly and young voters turned out in large numbers. Persons with Disabilities were also seen at the polling units, with […]
Stakeholders Demand Action on Digital Exclusion of PWDs
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have urged government and private sector actors to close persistent gaps in digital accessibility and prevent the exclusion of persons with disabilities PWDs from Nigeria’s expanding digital ecosystem. They made the call at a digital policy engagement roundtable in Abuja, where participants reviewed Nigeria’s digital inclusion framework, identified policy gaps, and […]
Only Four PWDs Holds Elective Offices in Nigeria – TAF Africa
By Julian Osamoto The All-rights Foundation Africa (TAF Africa) says Nigeria’s democracy has continued to exclude millions of persons with disabilities from political leadership, despite laws guaranteeing equal participation. The organisation raised the concern in Abuja, during the launch of its Able2Run Campaign, an initiative designed to increase the political participation and electability of persons […]
From Hidden to Heard: CWSI Dismantles Stigma Against Women with Disabilities
By: Bukola Adetinuyo For years, many women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria have lived in silence, hidden by their families, excluded from opportunities, and left out of national conversations. But in Gwagwalada, a bold initiative is changing that story. The Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI), in partnership with CAFOD and Christian […]
House Advocates Special Fund For Persons With Disabilities In Nigeria
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Tuesday advocated for the Disability Trust Funds to cater for the plights of over 35 million people with disabilities in Nigeria. The House Committee on Disability Matters made the call at the Official Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for PWDs Potential Unhinged Project. Chairman of the Committee, Bashiru […]
TAF Africa Launches Internship Program to Promote Disability Rights
By: Julian Adetinuyo TAF Africa, a leading disability rights advocate, has launched a six-month internship program designed to embed disability advocates within Nigeria’s legislative framework, enhancing the inclusion of disability rights in policy-making. The program launched in Abuja, will assign ten trained advocates to key committees in the National Assembly, where they will gain hands-on […]