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 Human Rights Commission, Abuja. Themed _“Addressing Challenges and Prospects: The Way Forward for the Progress and Inclusivity of Deaf Women […]
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, and accountability. The programme, held from February 16 to 17, 2026, at Class Suites Hotel, off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Jabi,
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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 that the Deaf-E3 team has witnessed since beginning their work in May 2021, says Project Director Amanda Mueller. Provost Khadijat
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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 an opening remark and officially declared the training open. We were asked to write down our hopes, expectations, fears, and
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 the training. Dr. ThankGod Okosun was welcomed, and he introduced himself, OFFICIAL OPENING Madam Miriam welcomed all organizations and appreciated
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 his lecture, he welcomed all the participants who came from far and near to grace the workshop despite their tight
The 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities was commemorated on December 3rd, 2024, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Congress Hall Abuja. The Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) was represented by Comrade Henry Obrutu (SSZC), Comrade Labaran Abubakar (NCZC,) Comrade Nasir Dalha (NCW), Mrs. Ashibel Cordelia (NFS), and Faustinu Efobi Aghaeri (SEZC ) Goodwill
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PRESS RELEASE SUMMARY 4th December, 2024 Ladies and Gentlemen In our quest to fight Gender-Based Violence and trafficking in persons, the NNAD National Women Leader in the person of Fasasi Monsurat T, has attended the 2024 High-level Policy Dialogue for stakeholders and partners organized by NAPTIP as part of the 16 Days of Activism against
Distinguished Guests, Participants, Esteemed Organizers, and Members of the Disability Community, It is with great honor and privilege that I, Haruna Muhammad, the National President of the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD), stand before you today to deliver this welcome address and goodwill message at the All Africa People with Disabilities’ Arts Festival
Date: 24th – 30th November, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, daily Venue: Chesney Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Participating OPDs: NNAD, NAB, IFA, Project Enable Africa, Kanawa, JONAPWD, TAF, PEA and Other OPDs, Facilitators: Dr. ThankGod, Mrs. Domini Madugu, Fabian Tukmen, Mrs. Victoria DAY 1: Introduction The first session of the training began with