disability
-
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…
-
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…
-
Featured
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…
-
Featured
Passed over opportunities due to disability–Aisha’s story
Hailing from the southwestern part of Nigeria, Aisha Adeleye was born in Odeda, Ogun state. Her early years as a child were filled with laughter, play, and carefree days. However, everything changed when she turned…
