Strengthening Disability Inclusion on Digitalization of Social Protection in Nigeria SummaryNew research from the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in partnership withInstitute of Development Studies (IDS) and supports from Ford Foundation finds that digitalization of socialprotection programs in Nigeria has led to […]
JONAPWD, under the leadership of its National President, Abdullahi A. Usman, hosts the 2024 Grantees Convening, which is supported by the Disability Rights Fund/Disability Rights Advocacy Fund (DRF/DRAF). The theme for this year’s DRF Grantee Convening is “Building a Diverse Disability Movement in Nigeria: Exploring […]
JONAPWD hosts a three-day leadership and capacity-strengthening workshop for intersectional leaders and activists who are women with disabilities. The workshop participants were drawn from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, and Nigeria. The workshop began with a recitation of Nigeria’s National Anthem, followed by goodwill messages from the […]
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) is compiling data of youths with disabilities who are interested in advancing their careers in the near future. Kindly fill out the Google form to provide us with your data or share this information with any […]
Join the JONAPWD Count! Help us make a difference for persons with disabilities in Nigeria! If you or someone you know has a disability, please share this information with them. Register now by clicking this link or scanning the QR code: [http://jonapwdcount.org/] Photo Description: The poster is a call […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made no provisions in the 2015 general elections for Nigerians living with disabilities, an official said on Tuesday. Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola, said in an interview in Lagos, western Nigeria, that the country has […]
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) flagged off its civil society-led campaign for transparency andaccountability in the delivery of inclusive universal basic education in Nigeria through a “market place” exhibition at a ceremony organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and […]