ABOUT NNAD
CORE VALUES
NNAD believes that the Deaf and their families have a fundamental right to access services in all aspects of their lives and the recognition of Deaf Excellencies.
MOTTO
To advance and promote the rights of the Deaf in Nigeria.
VISION
NNAD vision is of an inclusive society where the Deafs are fully integrated, with equality of opportunity and participation. It is our role to make this Vision a reality by promoting the equal rights for the Deaf and enhancing their life opportunities.
Sign Language
Recognition of the Nigerian Sign Language (NSL) as the preferred language and medium of communication among the Deafs and Hard of Hearing in Nigeria
MISSION
To improve the Welfare, promote inclusion and well-being of deaf people across Nigeria.
ADVOCACY
NNAD aims to work closely with the legislators in order to persuade and influence them on the need for improved access to legislative proceeding for the deaf citizens. This is with a
view to have deaf representatives in the senate, House of Representatives and House of Assemblies of the Nation.
NNAD Overview
Board of Trustees
Check out the individuals that made up the NNAD Board of Trustees and the zones they presently represent in Nigeria
NNAD Executives
Check out the individuals that made up the NNAD Executives and their appointed roles
Constitution & Bylaws
Follow below to check out and download NNAD Constitution & Bylaws
Nigerian Deaf Women
The National Umbrella Cluster of NNAD that advocate and serve the interest of Deaf ladies and Women in Nigeria.
Youth Section
The National Umbrella Cluster of NNAD that advocate and serve the interest of Deaf youths in Nigeria
State Branches & Association
NNAD membership encompasses every Deaf across the entire 36 states in the 6 Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria. Follow below to locate your state zone and Chairman information
BLOG & RESOURCES
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– By Raji Ade Oba (RAJ COMMUNICATIONS) “Man’s default tendency after a successful shot at success is to relax too much and …
– By Raji Ade Oba (RAJ COMMUNICATIONS) “Man has grown meanly distrustful of his fellow men- questioning others’ authenticity- their love and …
GET INVOLVED
There is much to do and achieve in the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) you can get involved by;
Become a Volunteer
As a Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) volunteer you will help us achieve our goals by creating a real difference in the lives of the needy & vulnerable people and their families.
Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI ) presents a lot of volunteering opportunities depending on your interests, skills and experience. Follow below to find out about the different things our volunteers do, how volunteering works and how to apply.
Donate to our Cause
follow below to make a contribution
NNAD Activities & Reports
NNADWS, in Collaboration with SSDEI, Hosts 2026 National Deaf Women Summit to Advance Inclusion and Girl-Child Education
The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf Women Section (NNADWS), in collaboration with major partner Sound Sense Deaf Empowerment Initiative (SSDEI), convened a 2-Day Training Summit from 13th to 14th April 2026 at the National...
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NNAD Holds Strategic Governance Training for Board, Executives, Staff
The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) has organized a two-day strategic governance and capacity-building training for its Board of Trustees (BOTs), National Executives, and Secretariat staff, aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness, financial management,...
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Deaf-E3 receives $1.5 million to develop more programming in Nigeria
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Gallaudet University a $1.5 million cost extension for the Strengthening Deaf Education, Empowerment, and Employment (Deaf-E3) Activity in Nigeria. This will help build on the successes...
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SUMMARY OF THE REPORT ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING IN RELATION TO NNAD HRM MANUAL, 2024
DAY 1 The training started at 9:30 AM with a welcome remark from Dr. ThankGod Okosun. This was followed by a meet-and-greet session at 9:38 AM. Mrs. Maryam Aminu, representing the Country Director, then gave...
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Report on the 2 Days Training on Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Learning and Sharing Workshop and Capacity Building organized by SightSavers
The Sightsaves Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Learning and Sharing Workshop was facilitated by Dr. ThankGod Okosun. The training kicked off at 9:48 am, with participants introducing themselves; Mr. John collected participants’ expectations and established ground rules for...
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REPORT ON A 3 DAY BOARD TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR SOME SELECTED BOARD MEMBERS AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVES OF NNAD HELD AT GK GUEST PALACE HOTEL FROM 4TH-8TH DECEMBER, 2024.
DAY 1 The first day of the workshop took place on Thursday, December 4th 2024, at precisely 10:15 a.m. The facilitator who led the first presentation was Dr. Thank God Okosun. Before he proceeded with...
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ADDRESS
Suite 06, Room 4, 2nd Floor Mallam Shehu Plaza, NO 35, IT Igbami Street, Jabi District, Abuja, Nigeria
PHONE
Engr. Timothy Adejumo (NNAD Secretary General) +2348030820991 (SMS/Whatsapp only)
nnadeaf@nnadeafhq.org