By Lanre Oloyede Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, was on Sunday honoured with the Humanity Service Peace Legend Award at the 14th edition of the Peace Legend Awards, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. According to the organizers, the award was presented in […]
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By Lanre Oloyede In a significant move to deepen disability inclusion and strengthen Nigeria’s commitment to international best practices, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Fall, at the […]
By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has reiterated the urgent need to extend disability inclusion efforts beyond Nigeria’s urban centres to rural communities and local government areas, where Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are most often marginalized. Hon. Abba Isa made this […]
…Recommends Strategic Measures for Effective Implementation of D-RAPID Project By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for sustained stakeholder collaboration and strategic partnerships to ensure inclusive development for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Speaking as a keynote speaker on […]
By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has emphasized the need to engage with the National Assembly to ensure that research findings and recommendations on the political inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are fully integrated into Nigeria’s electoral laws for effective […]
By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. In a statement issued by his Director of Media […]
In the spirit of benevolence and sharing during Ramadan, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has partnered with Near Foundation to empower and distribute food palliatives to over 500 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja. The event, held at the Old Parade Ground, Area […]
By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has called for the amendment of the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act to ensure equal political participation for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). Hon. Abba Isa made this call at a one-day validation meeting organized by […]
By Lanre Oloyede The atmosphere was festive and jubilant on Thursday as Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, received the prestigious Outstanding Leadership Award on his birthday. The award recognition, presented by the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), NTA […]
By Lanre Oloyede In the lead-up to the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, has reiterated the administration’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive society. Speaking at a pre-event world press conference in Abuja, Hon. Abba […]