Yesterday, TAF Africa concluded a two-day training for 31 Disability Desk Officers from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Rivers State.
This training focused on strengthening their capacity to mainstream disability inclusion in government policies, programs, and service delivery.
Special Thanks to the Rivers State Government for approving this 2-day workshop, which was fully funded by our partner, the Disability Rights Fund (DRF).
This statement is issued in furtherance of our earlier statement issued on February 5 in which we expressed deep concerns over the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results and use of downloaded missing or unissued voter cards for elections, as well as shortening of critical electoral timelines Read more… Unable to display PDF file. Download instead.
On Tuesday, February 4th, 2026, we commenced a 2-day capacity building for journalists and other stakeholders in Delta state on the 2018 Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act. Journalists, Disability Leaders, and Key Stakeholders engaged beyond headlines to examine rights-based reporting, accountability, and the power of the media to drive real social change.This capacity building involved an intensive session on leveraging the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act for Accurate and Evidence-Based Disability Reporting as well as hands-on group work involving drafting real FOI requests targeted at disability inclusion data, budgets, policies, and implementation records.See also: Stakeholders call for alignment of Delta disability law with National Act DISABILITY IS NOT INABILITY; SOCIETY IS THE REAL BARRIER — EPELLE. TAF Africa Engages Media Practitioners on Disability Rights in Asaba TAF Africa Urges Delta Government To Embrace Inclusive Education For Persons With Disabilities
Today, TAFAfrica hosted Udoka Okeke, the global content creator, @DreaKnowsBest and self-advocate for equity and inclusion. We shared the Word of God, prayed together, and had meaningful conversations on future collaboration in inclusive development—especially in advancing the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable in our society.
On Friday, TAF Africa presented an appreciation award to Mrs Msurshima Kighir. We honor her in recognition of her extraordinary dedication, passion, and commitment towards achieving an inclusive society for persons with disabilities.
