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Over 25 million Nigerians are persons with disabilities, and about 1 in every 8 Nigerians live with some form of disability.

Research shows that persons with disabilities face barriers when accessing healthcare, housing, education, and basic fundamental human rights. The Ability Life Initiative sets out to bridge these gaps for persons living with disabilities.

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OSUN DISABILITY BILL EARNS GOVERNOR ADELEKE KUDOS

The Special Adviser on Special Needs to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Hon. Kamil Aransi, has lauded the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, over the successful passage of the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill, 2024.

DISABILITY COMMISION: BASIC EDUCATION KEY FOR NIGERIA'S PWD'S

James Lalu, executive secretary of the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD), says more than half of the PWDs in Nigeria require basic education to compete with their peers across the world.

GOMBE STATE: HOPE RISES FOR DISABILITY LAW & COMMISSION, 15 YEARS ON.

After fifteen years of advocacy, persons with disabilities in Gombe State are hopeful for the swift passage and assent of the Disability Bill.

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CAN ONE WOMAN CHANGE CAREGIVING IN NIGERIA?

Most of the world’s sick people, older adults, and people with disabilities are cared for informally, and for free, by women. One woman in Nigeria is lifting that burden by organizing professional care for children with cerebral palsy.

ZULUM CHAMPIONS INCLUSION 15 PERSONS WITH DISABILITY GET JOBS IN BORNO STATE.

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have undergone formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates.

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