The 3-Day Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on the development of the National Disability Management Information System (NDMIS) was held from Monday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with the objective of strengthening disability data collection, coordination, and inclusion planning across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria. The workshop was organized by the National Commission […]
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Presidential Aide Abba Isa Engages ECN DG on Inclusive Energy Policies By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, on Thursday paid an advocacy visit to the Director-General and Chief Executive of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, at the […]
Presidential Aide Abba Isa Recommends Strategies for Effective Disability-Disaggregated Data in Nigeria By Lanre Oloyede The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Mohammed Abba Isa, has outlined key recommendations for achieving effective disability-disaggregated data in Nigeria. Abba Isa made the recommendations during a three-day Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on strengthening […]
By Lanre Oloyede In a moment marked by admiration and gratitude, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has extended warm congratulations to the Founder and Executive Director of TAF Africa, Dr. Jake Epelle, on the occasion of his historic 65th birthday. In a birthday […]
By Lanre Oloyede In a heartwarming gesture of gratitude and partnership, Hajiya Rabiatu Umar Saidu, the founder of Sarauniya Charity Foundation, has dedicated her Sir Amadu Bello Memorial Foundation Distinguished Merit Award to Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities. The award was presented to […]
… Pushes for Presidential Assent to bill on establishment of Federal College of Education (Special) Dukku By Lanre Oloyede In a strategic move to deepen the implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has secured […]
ADDRESS BY THE SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT ON SPECIAL NEEDS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, HON. MOHAMMED ABBA ISA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2025 WORKERS DAY CELEBRATION Fellow Nigerians, Esteemed Workers With Disabilities and Distinguished Guests, Today, I join the entire nation in commemorating Workers Day, a day set aside globally to show solidarity […]
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 […]
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 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 […]











