Poverty, culture, distrust deepen financial exclusion in Northern Nigeria — News study
A new study has identified cultural norms, widespread poverty, unemployment, and low trust in institutions as key obstacles to financial…
Category: Disability
An opportunity for deeper inclusion in Anambra’s new political term
By Chidimma Ajemba As the second term of Charles Chukwuma Soludo as Governor of Anambra State begins, expectations among citizens…
Accessibility: NAPWPD tasks S’east journalists on awareness, accountability
Emma Elekwa National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has called on media organisations across the South-East to play…
We’re still battling unemployment, education, health facilities’ accessibility in Anambra – JONAPWD
Chinedum Elekwachi Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has identified inaccessibility of public buildings, transport, schools and health…
Anambra first state in W’Africa to have Perm Sec with visual impairment – Ezewuzie
Chinedum Elekwachi The Anambra State Disability Rights Commission on Wednesday revealed that Anambra remained the first state in West Africa…
Why we engaged clerics in soccer competition – JONAPWD
Chinedum Elekwachi Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has urged religious institutions to continue to speak for its…
Anambra Govt. distributes digital learning aids to special needs schools
Sixteen schools in Anambra have received digital learning aids and other materials to support children with special needs. This was…
(Video) PWDs are worst victims of fake news – JONAPWD
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD), Anambra Chapter, says PWDs are the worst hit when it comes to…
Left behind at the ballot: Anambra’s voters with disabilities demand true inclusion
Alfred Ajayi Every election season in Anambra, the promise of democracy collides with a harsh reality for thousands of citizens…
PIA Trust Fund must serve all, including PWDs – Disability advocate
A disability rights advocate, Gloria Nwafor, has called for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the utilization of…