Disability
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“Inclusion that does not centre lived experience will always fall short,” Disability advocate Susan Kelechi
Summary: Disability inclusion in Nigeria remains largely performative, prioritising visibility over real power or participation. Until persons with disabilities have true ownership of decision-making and leadership, inclusion will remain rhetoric rather than justice. Disability inclusion…
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MGC Director Misturah Owolabi Condemns Viral Skit Mocking People with Albinism
Summary: Misturah Owolabi, Creative Director of Misty Glam Company, condemned a viral skit mocking people with albinism, calling out the creative industry for exploiting their limited opportunities and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. Misturah Abisola Owolabi, popularly…
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Clicks, Voices, and Change: The Digital Fight Against Disability Discrimination in Nigeria
In a new Difficult Conversation Africa podcast episode featuring Uche Olivia, the discussion explores how digital platforms have become powerful tools for disability rights advocacy in Nigeria. The conversation is anchored in the lived experience…
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Senator Remi Tinubu Launches Empowerment Programme for PWDs in Anambra
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched empowerment programmes for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra State as part of her nationwide “Renewed Hope Initiative Social Investment Programme.” Coinciding with the International Day of…
