Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed a constitutional amendment to reserve 10% of National Assembly seats for women and 5% for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the initiative during the 10th Assembly’s second Open Week in Abuja. If approved, this structure would add 55 reserved seats for
ABUJA — Renowned disability rights advocate and member of the National Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tolu Bankole, has called on the Federal Government to implement free education and healthcare services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria, citing the urgent need to reduce systemic inequality and social exclusion. Bankole made the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting inclusive consumer rights by strengthening collaboration on issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This renewed partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by LASODA’s General Manager, Mrs.
