disability
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Disability
‘Every child deserves a chance to thrive’ —Adeola Adetayo Advocates for Implementation of Nigeria’s Disability Act
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, Adeola Adetayo stands as a beacon of determination and hope. Born in a modest neighbourhood, Adeola faced one of her life’s greatest challenges at just four years old when…
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Disability
“Our treatment should be on National Insurance Scheme”– Sickle Cell Warrior Sarah Uzorchukwu
The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria reports that Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the world, and three-quarters of cases occur in Africa. Sickle cell disorder is an inherited haemoglobin…
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Disability
Untold: Chidinma’s Silent Struggle with Sexual Assault and Disability
Chidimma Ekezie** was sexually assaulted in her father’s house by a relative who served as both an afterschool caregiver and a family helper in 2001. She attended an inclusive school downtown and stayed in his…
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Navigating Silence: Life of Ezenwata Nasa, a Deaf Nigerian Woman
In the small village of Obinato, located in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, the experiences of people with disabilities are often untold. One such individual is Ezenwata Nasa, a woman born deaf who…
