Tag: PWDs
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2023 elections fall out: PWDs score INEC low on equal access
Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over poor inclusion and participation of the vulnerable population in the recently concluded 2023 elections.
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Amendment bill on agency for PWDs ready for Gov Makinde’s assent – Aide
An executive amendment bill that will establish the Agency for Persons with Disability (PWDs), recently passed by the Oyo State House of Assembly, is ready for Gov Seyi Makinde’s assent within the year. Executive Assistant to the Governor on Persons with Disability, Mr Ayodele Adekanmbi, made this known while addressing a Coalition of Like-minded People…
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2023: Group wants sign language interpreters at campaigns
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has urged political parties to provide sign language interpreters during their campaigns for 2023 poll. Mr Yusuf Yahaya, the Gombe Zonal Coordinator, JONAPWD, said this in a statement in Gombe on Wednesday. Yahaya said that the use of sign language interpreters would ensure effective communication of…
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NCC deploys 84 IT projects to support persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that enable disadvantaged members of the society to live a more qualitative life.
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NCC deploys 84 IT projects to support persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that enable disadvantaged members of the society to live a more qualitative life.
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CCD calls for political participation, engagement of PWDs
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has appealed to political parties within the country to include Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in their constitutional frameworks, programs and activities to ensure their inclusion and participation in politics and electioneering.
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PWDs threaten to sue INEC if excluded from electoral process
Persons With Disabilities, (PWDs) have threatened to sue INEC if they are not included in the electoral process of Ekiti governorship election, slated to take place june 18. They are also demanding that INEC and other stakeholders create accessible voting points and necessary facilities that would ensure their improved participation in the electioneering process seamlessly.
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INEC pledges commitment to support PWDs during electoral process
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given its commitment to providing strong support to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Prof. Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Outreach and Partnership Committee (OPC), gave the commitment at the opening of training for INEC Disability Desk Officers on…
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2023 Election: AA slashes nomination fees for women, youths, PWDs
Action Alliance (AA) party has slashed nomination forms by 50 percent for women, youth and People with Disabilities (PWDs) interested in contesting the 2023 general elections. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman, to publicise the sale of Intent and Nomination forms to aspirants in the party.
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Trending video: Our members are committing suicide daily, disabled Nigerians cry out
…insist the suffering in Nigeria is alarming …besiege SGF’s office demanding for promised employment …vow not to leave until there’s a response Members of the Association of physically challenged Nigerians on Tuesday raised alarm that their members are committing suicide on a daily basis due to starvation and unemployment in the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports…