Nigeria to conduct first-ever digital census for persons with disabilities – Official

The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has announced plans to conduct a digital census for persons with disabilities in Nigeria.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Ayuba Gufwan, said this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPDs).

Mr Gufwan said the initiative, which is in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), aims to provide accurate and comprehensive data on the population of persons with disabilities in the country.