NHRC Urges Stakeholders to Uphold Rights of Persons With Disabilities

NHRC Urges Stakeholders to Uphold Rights of Persons With Disabilities

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on stakeholders to strictly adhere to the Human Rights Council Resolution 55/8 in dealing with issues affecting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, made the call at a one-day stakeholders' forum on inclusive transport and accessible housing for PWDs in Abuja. Dr. Ojukwu lamented the longstanding marginalization of PWDs in areas such […]

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FG Rallies Stakeholders’ Support to Transform Eye Health In Nigeria

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming eye health in Nigeria by strengthening leadership and fostering strategic partnerships across all sectors. At the 4th National Eye Health Coordination Meeting held in Abuja, the Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Paul Ntadom, delivered a stirring keynote address that called for bold, inclusive action to tackle preventable blindness […]

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Stakeholders push for property tax to address housing deficit

Stakeholders in the housing sector have called for reforms like property tax to address the growing issue of unoccupied houses, and tax relief to encourage developers to build more houses. News Agency of Nigeria reported on Monday that the stakeholders made their position known at the 6th Edition of the African Housing Awards organised by the Housing Development Advocacy Network in Abuja. They said that the reforms would aid in […]

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