People Living with Disabilities in Bauchi State have lamented that the stigmatisation and maltreatment they encounter in their homes, which often leads them to beg for alms, thereby making them vulnerable to sexual abuse. The representative of a Non-Governmental Organization, Heal Initiative Development, Aisha Adamu, stated this in a goodwill message during a one-day programme to mark 16 days of activism organized by the Development Exchange Center, Bauchi. She said, “Most of the challenges we...

LAGOS — Mr. David Anyaele, Executive Director of Centre for Citizens With Disability (CCD), has canvased for equal opportunities for Persons With Disability (PWDs) and access to participate in the political and governmental activities in the country. Obinna made the appeal in Lagos as part of activities to mark the International Day For Persons With Disabilities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2021 edition of the global celebration marked annually on Dec.3...