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CDRED is a leading disability rights organization dedicated to promoting inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria.

11/06/2026

11th June, 2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗: 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗜, 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment & Development—CDRED has hailed the signing of the Bayelsa State Disability Law by Governor Senator Douye Diri as a historic milestone for disability rights, social justice, and inclusive development in Bayelsa State.

In a statement issued in Government House Yenagoa, CDRED noted that the Governor's assent to the law marks the successful conclusion of a long advocacy journey and the beginning of a new chapter for persons with disabilities across the state.

CDRED expressed deep appreciation to Governor Diri for his compassionate leadership, noting that the signing of the law further demonstrates his administration's dedication to protecting the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. The organisation equally commended the Bayelsa State House of Assembly — particularly Speaker Abraham Ingobere, Hon. Monday Edwin Obolo, bill sponsor Hon. Daniel Charles, and Hon. Ayibanengiyefa Egba, for their support throughout the legislative process. CDRED also recognized the contributions of the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development who played a critical role in bringing this legislation to fruition.

According to CDRED, the enactment of the law is a collective achievement that deserves celebration by all persons with disabilities and every organization.

Highlighting its role in the process, CDRED noted that it closely followed and constructively engaged the legislative process from advocacy to passage, and was present in the Hallowed Chambers of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on the day the bill was passed. The organisation was also represented at the EXCO Chambers during which His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, assented to the law, reflecting its sustained involvement and participation throughout the legislative and executive stages of the process.

As the state moves into the implementation phase, CDRED called on all stakeholders to embrace unity, mutual respect, and constructive engagement. The organisation emphasized that this is a time to build partnerships, not divisions; a time to focus on opportunities, not differences.

CDRED reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the government in supporting the effective implementation of the Agency, drawing on its experience in disability rights, policy advocacy, and constructive engagement.

CDRED expressed confidence that the law will significantly improve access to opportunities, strengthen the protection of rights, promote inclusion, and enhance the quality of life of persons with disabilities across Bayelsa State.

The organisation concluded with the following message:
"The law has been passed. The law has been signed. The task before us now is to ensure that its promises become realities in the lives of the people it was enacted to serve."

23/03/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰

The passage of the Bayelsa State Disability Law is a major step forward for persons with disabilities across the state. This bill reflects the Government's commitment to promoting social justice and inclusive development in Bayelsa State.

At the Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment and Development (CDRED), we view this achievement not as an end, but as the beginning of the real work. At this important stage, our focus must remain on assent, implementation, and impact.

This achievement is a collective one; and for this law to make real impact, there must be proper coordination, early planning, and cooperation among government, institutions, and all stakeholders within the disability community.

We believe this achievement is a moment for celebration and gratitude. We commend His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, the leadership and members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, particularly the Right Honourable Speaker Abraham Ingobere, Hon. Daniel Charles, and Hon. Chief. Ayibanegiyefa Egba for their compassionate and humanitarian leadership, which has paved the way for disability rights and inclusive development in Bayelsa State.

At this stage, we call on all stakeholders to act with wisdom and restraint, avoiding conflict or divisive actions. This is a time for unity and collaboration, not rivalry. We urge everyone involved to work together to ensure that the law translates into real and meaningful change in the lives of persons with disabilities across Bayelsa State.

As the process moves forward, we wish to express our readiness to collaborate with the Government in supporting the effective implementation of the law. CDRED closely followed and constructively engaged the legislative process from advocacy to passage, and was present in the Hallowed Chambers of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on the day this historic milestone was achieved.

With our experience in disability rights, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy, we are well positioned to support the next phase in a professional and solution-driven manner, ensuring that the provisions of this law translate into real and measurable impact.

We are confident that with timely assent and coordinated implementation, this law will bring lasting improvements to the lives of persons with disabilities and further strengthen Sen. Douye Diri's unshakable legacy of inclusive governance and social progress.

𝘼 𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 — 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚.

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲!
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆!
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝘆𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗶!
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗲!
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!
𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 💪

19/03/2026

𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

On 17th March 2026, the Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment & Development—CDRED paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi, following her recent appointment.

The visit was aimed at formally congratulating the Honourable Commissioner on her well-deserved appointment and introducing the organization’s mission and ongoing initiatives. During the engagement, CDRED emphasized its commitment to promoting equal opportunities and advancing empowerment programs for persons with disabilities across the state. We discussed the advancement and the passage of the Bayelsa State Disability Bill and its subsequent implementation among other issues as they relate to the well-being of persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State.

We also expressed our gratitude to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, for appointing a listening mother like Joanah Gigi as the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, stating that it is a reward for competence, integrity and vision.

In response, Hon. Joanah Gigi thanked our delegation for the visit and show of solidarity. She also acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of the Permanent Secretary for effectively overseeing the Ministry’s affairs prior to her assumption of office.

The visit concluded with a renewed commitment from both parties to strengthen collaboration in advancing inclusive development, empowerment, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

We commend the Honourable Commissioner for her warm reception and openness to collaboration. CDRED remains committed to working closely with the Ministry to drive inclusive policies and programs that will have a positive impact on the lives of persons with Disabilities in Bayelsa State.

𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚.

18/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥: 𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫.
𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Today marks a defining moment for persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State, as the Bayelsa State Disability Bill has been successfully passed into law.

The Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment & Development—CDRED was present in the Hallowed Chambers of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, representing the voice of the disability community at this historic sitting.

For us, this is not just about witnessing history; it is about being part of the journey. From persistent advocacy to active engagement throughout the process, CDRED has remained closely involved every step of the way.

Following the passage, we engaged with key stakeholders, including the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Honourable Daniel Charles (sponsor of the bill), Honourable Ayibaneigiyefa Egba, the Chairperson of the House Committee on House Committee on Women, Children, and Social Development, and the leadership of the Clerk’s office. These discussions focused on appreciation, assent, implementation and collaboration.

We commend the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and Governor Douye Diri for this important achievement. It reflects humanity, empathy and a clear commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity.

This is a victory for the entire disability community across Bayelsa State.

As the bill moves to assent and implementation, we look forward to continued collaboration with the government and all stakeholders to ensure this law delivers real impact.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱; 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱.

17/03/2026

𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞

Today, we appreciate the leadership of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, and His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri for the steady progress on the Bayelsa State Disability Bill.

For months, we at the Centre for Disability Rights, Empowerment and Development (CDRED) have closely followed and engaged this process; from advocacy to the public hearing and beyond. What once felt uncertain now feels real and within reach.

We especially recognize the efforts of Hon. Daniel Charles, Member Representing the Brass Constituency 1, and Hon. Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, Member Representing Yenagoa Constituency 1, for their dedication to advancing this bill. We also commend the Ministry of Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development for their valuable role in supporting and championing this process.

Governor Douye Diri has indeed shown that leadership is about matching words with action. This is a promise made, and a promise being kept.

This moment demonstrates that persistence and consistent engagement bring results. The bill is now in sight. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and CDRED has been there every step of the way.

We congratulate all persons with disabilities in Bayelsa State. This historic milestone belongs to you, and a new chapter of hope, inclusion, and opportunity is dawning. 𝗝𝘂𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴!

25/01/2026

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