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JonapwdNational JONAPWD - An umbrella organization of Persons with Disabilities established by the Federal Government

JONAPWD is an umbrella organization of persons with disability established in 1992 as a quasi nongovernmental entity to promote the rights and development of Nigerians with disabilities. JONAPWD is a full-fledged member of the International body called ‘Disabled People’s International (DPI). It serves as a link between Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the International Communities.

Every number represents a person. What are the numbers telling us about disability in ?The disability-disaggregated da...
21/09/2026



Every number represents a person. What are the numbers telling us about disability in ?

The disability-disaggregated data presented for Ogun State estimates 1,032,223 persons with disabilities across ten disability categories.

The distribution shows that persons with physical disabilities constitute the largest group, with 227,089 people, followed by persons with hearing impairments (221,928) and persons with visual impairments (210,160).

Together, these three categories account for 659,177 people, approximately 63.9% of all persons represented in the dataset.

The data further estimates 92,900 persons with albinism, 87,739 persons affected by leprosy, 77,417 persons with intellectual disabilities, and 77,417 persons with spinal cord injury. It also records 34,167 persons in other categories, 1,858 persons who are deaf-blind, and 1,548 persons with little stature.

When these figures are considered against Ogun State's 2023 projected population of 6,512,195, the persons with disabilities represented in this dataset account for approximately 15.9% of the state's population.

Put differently, the figures suggest that approximately one in every six people in Ogun State is represented in this disability data.

If data makes people visible,
action must make inclusion real.

Photo Description: A horizontal bar chart titled Ogun presents estimated numbers across ten disability categories. These are well captured in the caption.

Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning of Nigeria





As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, inclusion must move beyond commitments to practical action.INEC ...
17/09/2026

As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, inclusion must move beyond commitments to practical action.

INEC Nigeria's engagement with JONAPWD, OPDs and disability cluster heads is an important opportunity to identify barriers, strengthen accessible voter education and ensure that no eligible voter is excluded because of disability.

The National President of JONAPWD, Mr. Abdullahi A. Usman, welcomed the engagement while calling for broader and more strategic consultations with disability stakeholders. As he noted, meaningful consultation will enable Persons with Disabilities to articulate their needs, identify gaps and propose practical solutions.

Inclusive elections require accessible systems, informed voters and the meaningful participation of Persons with Disabilities.

Photo Description: Photo 1: The National President of JONAPWD, Mr. Abdullahi Aliyu Usman, stands at a podium supported by crutches, speaking into a microphone during the INEC strategic engagement. A woman sits at a table beside him, listening. A flip chart is visible in the background.
Photo 2: A group photograph of INEC officials, JONAPWD representatives, OPD leaders and other disability stakeholders seated and standing together after the strategic engagement. An INEC banner identifying the meeting is displayed prominently behind the group.

Read details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CwtT6sLRg/

Some moments stay with us because they remind us of what inclusion truly means.As we relive moments from COSDIN 1.0, w...
17/09/2026




Some moments stay with us because they remind us of what inclusion truly means.

As we relive moments from COSDIN 1.0, we are reminded of a powerful contribution from Dr. Itia Otabor, Director, Africa Centre for Leadership Strategy and Development:

“Without any doubt, it has been proven that no country can truly develop to its full potential if any segment of that nation is neglected.”

The message was clear: national development cannot reach its full potential when any segment of society is left behind.

At COSDIN 3.0, we take this conversation further, from inclusion to influence, exploring how persons with disabilities can be repositioned for leadership, governance and meaningful participation in national development.

From the conversations that shaped COSDIN 1.0 to the influence we seek to build at COSDIN 3.0, the journey continues.

: 24 November 2026
: Abuja

Photo Description: A green-and-white promotional graphic for COSDIN 3.0, featuring Dr. Itia Otabor standing behind a podium and speaking into a microphone. A highlighted text panel carries his COSDIN 1.0 quote about the importance of including every segment of society in national development. The graphic also displays the COSDIN 3.0 theme, JONAPWD logo, and the event date and location.

16/09/2026



What does genuine health equity look like for women with disabilities?

It means recognising that women with disabilities are women first and ensuring that disability does not become a reason to overlook their rights, autonomy, dignity or healthcare needs.

In this segment of our Post-Global Disability Summit (GDS) Campaign Series, Amb. Freky Andy ( Faecare Foundation) highlights some of the systemic, attitudinal and procedural barriers that women with disabilities continue to encounter when accessing maternal, reproductive and other essential health services.

Beyond physical accessibility, she draws attention to the need for healthcare systems to address:

- Respect and recognition: Women with disabilities must be treated first and foremost as women with the same rights to maternal and reproductive healthcare as every other woman, while recognising the additional barriers created by the intersection of gender and disability.

- Respect for autonomy and informed consent: Healthcare providers must communicate directly with women with disabilities, not automatically defer to accompanying persons. Any procedure or intervention must be explained to the woman concerned, enabling her to make informed decisions and give her own consent.

As Amb. Ndifreke Andrew-Essien emphasises:

“People forget that a woman with disability is a woman first, and that the health concerns of women are also the health concerns of women with disability.”

She further underscores the importance of autonomy and informed consent:

“If I was supposed to agree on any procedure or anything, I have to be informed so that I can give my consent for you to carry out, whether it’s surgery or any interventions that may be needed.”

These are not simply matters of courtesy. They speak to dignity, autonomy, equality and the right of women with disabilities to make decisions about their own bodies and healthcare.

Watch/listen to the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/w2E5CfxCBKA?si=eao5GVesH9opzqri

Disability Rights Fund

Video Description: A woman with shoulder-length braided hair, wearing a black top and earrings, speaks directly to the camera from an indoor setting. She contributes to the JONAPWD Post-GDS Podcast Series on Health Equity, highlighting the importance of inclusive and accessible healthcare for women with disabilities. The video is part of the broader conversation available on the JONAPWD YouTube channel.




15/09/2026

What does dignified work look like when the barriers to work are significant?

This is one of the questions the We Can Work rural academy in Kano is helping us explore.

Over the past three years, the We Can Work programme has supported young women and men with disabilities to transition into work through job placements and entrepreneurial support in Lagos, Bwari and Kwali area councils in Abuja, Nigeria.

But for young people with disabilities living in rural communities, particularly those with severe or multiple impairments, economic participation can require much more than access to training or employment opportunities.

Barriers to basic amenities, mobility, communication and decision-making can be compounded by the level of support and accommodation required. In some cases, young people depend heavily on caregivers for everyday activities, including mobility, eating and making decisions.

The rural academy is giving us an opportunity to look more closely at what empowerment and dignified work can mean in these realities.

Already, we are seeing shifts beyond the participants themselves. Through the core life skills training, caregivers are recognising the importance of personal hygiene and are becoming more intentional about how they support youth with disabilities.

For some families, the journey has also come with significant financial strain. Parents have spent considerable amounts seeking treatment when their children first acquired their impairments, most times depleting already limited household resources.

So, what does it take to create pathways to dignified and fulfilling work when the starting point is this complex?

We are here to listen, learn and document what works, and what needs to change, to ensure that young people with severe disabilities in rural communities are not left out of opportunities to work, contribute and shape their own futures.

Video Description: The video captures a group of people, including persons with disabilities, participate in an interactive session at the We Can Work Rural Academy in Kano. Participants are seated in a meeting room as speakers address the group, with several individuals contributing to discussions

Mastercard Foundation
Light for the World
African Disability Forum - ADF

What do the numbers tell us about disability in ?The disability-disaggregated data presented for Niger State estimates...
14/09/2026



What do the numbers tell us about disability in ?

The disability-disaggregated data presented for Niger State estimates 1,110,475 persons with disabilities across ten disability categories.

The distribution reveals that persons with physical disabilities constitute the largest group, with 260,962 people, followed by persons with hearing impairments (233,200) and persons with visual impairments (222,095).

The data further estimates 94,390 persons with intellectual disabilities, 88,838 persons with spinal cord injury, 88,838 persons affected by leprosy, 77,733 persons with albinism, and 41,088 persons in other categories. It also records 2,221 persons who are deaf-blind and 1,110 persons with little stature.

When these figures are considered against Niger State's 2023 projected population of 6,965,970, published by the National Bureau of Statistics using National Population Commission data, the persons with disabilities represented in this dataset account for approximately 15.9% of the state's population.

Put differently, the figures suggest that approximately one in every six people in Niger State is represented within this disability data.

Data provides the evidence. Inclusive action must provide the response.

Photo Description: A horizontal bar chart presents the estimated number of persons across ten disability categories in Niger State. The full figures and population comparison are provided in the caption.

National Commission for Persons with Disabilities- NCPWD, Nigeria





Join us at 2:00 PM today as we discuss “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support f...
10/09/2026




Join us at 2:00 PM today as we discuss “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support for Disability Rights and Ensuring 75% of Nigerian Banks Provide Accessible Services by 2028.”

Our guest, Barrister Theophilus Odaudu, Program Officer for Africa at Disability Rights Fund (DRF), will share insights on the importance of sustainable financing for disability rights, strengthening institutional support, and advancing accessibility within Nigeria’s financial sector.

Facebook Live – JONAPWD (https://www.facebook.com/share/1JHT7qXm5b/)

How can Nigeria move from commitments to concrete financing and accessible financial services for persons with disabilities?

Join us live as we unpack the conversation and explore the road from commitment to implementation.

Disability Rights Fund

Photo Description: Promotional flyer for the JONAPWD Podcast Series, “Nigeria’s Promise: The 2025 Global Disability Summit (Post-GDS) Road to Inclusion.” The episode focuses on “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support for Disability Rights and Ensuring 75% of Nigerian Banks Provide Accessible Services by 2028.” It features Barrister Theophilus Michael Odaudu, Program Officer for Africa, Disability Rights Fund, pictured smiling in dark sunglasses and a colourful patterned shirt. The flyer uses a predominantly green-and-white design, with microphone graphics and the JONAPWD and Disability Rights Fund logos.




Reliving moments from past COSDIN editions, we look back at COSDIN 1.0, where a major highlight that stood out for us ...
10/09/2026




Reliving moments from past COSDIN editions, we look back at COSDIN 1.0, where a major highlight that stood out for us was this powerful contribution from Architect Lanre Okunola:

“Inclusion of persons with disabilities is not just a social imperative but a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation.”

From commitment to action, COSDIN 3.0 will build on this call for disability inclusion as a driver of sustainable growth, innovation and meaningful participation.

Photo Description: A green-and-white promotional graphic for COSDIN 3.0 (Conference of Stakeholders on Disability Inclusion), scheduled for 24 November 2026 in Abuja. It features a photograph of a man wearing a white traditional outfit and cap, holding a microphone. A green text panel highlights a quote on disability inclusion and sustainable growth, attributed to Architect Lanre Okunola. The JONAPWD logo appears at the top right, with green geometric accents, white overlays and subtle background imagery completing the design.

Join us tomorrow as we discuss “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support for Disabi...
09/09/2026



Join us tomorrow as we discuss “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support for Disability Rights and Ensuring 75% of Nigerian Banks Provide Accessible Services by 2028.”

Our guest, Barrister Theophilus Odaudu, Program Officer for Africa at Disability Rights Fund (DRF), will share insights on the importance of sustainable financing for disability rights, strengthening institutional support, and advancing accessibility within Nigeria’s financial sector.

Thursday, 10 September 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Facebook Live – JONAPWD (https://www.facebook.com/share/1JHT7qXm5b/)

How can Nigeria move from commitments to concrete financing and accessible financial services for persons with disabilities?

Join us live as we unpack the conversation and explore the road from commitment to implementation.

Disability Rights Fund

Photo Description: Promotional flyer for the JONAPWD Podcast Series, “Nigeria’s Promise: The 2025 Global Disability Summit (Post-GDS) Road to Inclusion.” The episode focuses on “Financing for Disability: Commitment to Institutionalizing Financial Support for Disability Rights and Ensuring 75% of Nigerian Banks Provide Accessible Services by 2028.” It features Barrister Theophilus Michael Odaudu, Program Officer for Africa, Disability Rights Fund, pictured smiling in dark sunglasses and a colourful patterned shirt. The flyer uses a predominantly green-and-white design, with microphone graphics and the JONAPWD and Disability Rights Fund logos.




Join us at 2:00 PM today as we discuss “Health Equity and Accessible Maternal Health for Women with Disabilities.”Our ...
08/09/2026




Join us at 2:00 PM today as we discuss “Health Equity and Accessible Maternal Health for Women with Disabilities.”

Our guest, Amb. Freky Andy
Ndifreke Andrew-Essien, Founder and Executive Director of Faecare Foundation, will share insights on advancing health equity and promoting accessible, inclusive maternal healthcare for women with disabilities.

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009285678238&mibextid=ZbWKwL)

Join us as we explore the barriers women with disabilities face in accessing maternal healthcare and discuss pathways towards more inclusive and equitable health systems.

Disability Rights Fund

Photo Description: Promotional flyer for the JONAPWD Podcast Series, “Nigeria’s Promise: The 2025 Global Disability Summit (Post-GDS) Road to Inclusion.” The episode focuses on “Health Equity and Accessible Maternal Health for Women with Disabilities.” It features Amb. Ndifreke Andrew-Essien, the female guest speaker, pictured smiling and wearing a colourful floral outfit with blue ruffled sleeves. The green-and-white flyer includes the JONAPWD and Disability Rights Fund logos.

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Women Development Centre, Area 11, Garki
Abuja
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