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.
What a way to start the Year!Yesterday, our entire team spent a full day in a powerful training session with the incredible facilitators from the Institute of National Transformation, led by Professor Vincent Anigbogu, Chairman of TAF Africa, and Peggy Anigbogu, Head of Administration at the Institute for National Transformation.We immersed ourselves in cultivating an elite mindset to achieve our ambitious goals for the year, while also learning strategies to balance excellence with a healthy life balance. It was a day of inspiration, connection, and reflection, and we are ready to make this our most amazing year yet! A huge thank you to our facilitators for their timeless wisdom!
Yesterday, we officially unveiled the “Access to Health Initiative for Persons with Disabilities” through the “Koyo Navigate App”- an AI-powered digital healthcare platform created to expand access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, represented by Hon. Joshua Audu Gana, pledged to support this effort by offering monthly subscription coverage to all Nigerians with disabilities for the next five years.Beneficiaries will have access to virtual doctor-supervised consultations, AI-driven health support, mental wellness guidance, and specialist dermatology services, particularly vital for persons with albinism who face a high risk of skin-related conditions. This partnership reflects our commitment to disability inclusion, Koyo Healthtech’s drive for digital health innovation, and the National Assembly Resource Centre’s role in strengthening policy backing and national visibility for inclusive healthcare in Nigeria.
Yesterday, our CEO/Founder Jake Epelle, was honoured as a human rights defender by National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to human rights promotion and activism in Nigeria. Congratulations Sir! http://tafafrica.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ambassador-Jake-Epelle-receives-Honor-as-Human-Rights-Defender.mp4#t=,15
TAF AFRICA PRESS STATEMENT 3 December 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria TAF Africa joins the global community today to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. This year’s observance offers an important opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, and how far we must still go to ensure that persons with disabilities are not only included but empowered as equal contributors to national development. The 2025 theme is especially significant as it builds on the momentum of the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha from 4 – 6 November 2025, where world leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a just, inclusive, peaceful, and equitable world. At the Summit, disability inclusion featured prominently as a fundamental pillar of social justice and sustainable development. For Nigeria, these global commitments must translate into accelerated action at home. As an organisation dedicated to strengthening the full participation of persons with disabilities in governance, democracy, and development, TAF Africa acknowledges the progress made. Yet, we remain deeply concerned that millions of Nigerians with disabilities still face systemic exclusion in education, healthcare, employment, public infrastructure, political participation, and digital access. In line with today’s global message, we call for: 1. Full enforcement of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018: Seven years after its passage, full compliance, especially in accessible infrastructure, public services, and protection from discrimination, remains critically low. Governments at all levels must prioritise implementation, budget allocation, and monitoring. 2. Institutionalisation of disability inclusion across all sectors: From elections to economic planning, disability inclusion cannot remain an afterthought. MDAs, the private sector, and development agencies must embed disability responsive frameworks into policies, programs, and service delivery. 3. Strengthening political participation of persons with disabilities Democracy is incomplete without the voices of all citizens. We urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, security agencies, and civil society to full implement disability-inclusive electoral processes in future elections 4. Investment in accessible technology, innovation, and social protection Equitable digital access, assistive devices, inclusive social protection systems, and economic empowerment initiatives are essential for social progress and long-term national development. 5. Partnership-driven solutions Achieving an inclusive society requires strong collaboration among government, civil society, organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), private sector actors, the media, and international partners. We reaffirm our commitment to working with all stakeholders to drive lasting change. Today, TAF Africa celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leaders of persons with disabilities across Nigeria and the African continent. Their contributions to governance, entrepreneurship, education, the creative economy, technology, and community development continue to inspire our collective pursuit of justice and equality. As the world renews its commitment to social development following the Doha Summit, Nigeria must seize this moment to reaffirm that disability inclusion is a national priority, not optional, not symbolic, but essential. Let today be a reminder that a truly inclusive society is one where every individual, regardless of disability status, can live with dignity, exercise their rights fully, and contribute meaningfully to national progress. Signed: Ambassador Jake Epelle FniprCEO/FounderTAF Africa
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).
TAF Africa is pleased to announce a major milestone in the advancement of disability-inclusive governance in Rivers State.
