By Raji Ade Oba
- American bloggers and activists have paid tributes to deaf Nigerian Chidi Olujie
- Chidi Olujie, a strong voice in Nigerian Deaf community, is recognized in the United States by writers and disability rights advocates for his promotion of Deaf issues, inclusivity and diversity
- Praises are showered on Mr. Olujie for his spirit of empathy and generosity toward Deaf causes
- Chidi Olujie, US-based, Deaf, is praised for his ability to overcome tremendous personal obstacles to become a model of inspiration to young Deaf Nigerians and others alike
- His fan base and fellow writers and activists in America now want him to bring equal energy and character to the disabled community in the United States
In what has been a sensational series of expressions of praise, approval and support, a group of American bloggers and activists have openly recognized Nigerian Chidi Olujie for his incredible relevance in Nigerian disabled community and abroad.
Mr. Olujie, a US-based Nigerian Deaf special educator and disability rights activist, has received plenteous encomiums for his character in advancing deaf issues and causes in Nigeria and in the United States. Websites and blog sites, including “medium.com”, “bizz analyst”, “Kinja”, and the popular online community platform, BuzzFeed, have all sensationally expressed their delight at the selfless and philanthropic initiatives of Mr. Olujie.
There have been many exceptional “people who have scaled up commendable efforts for disabled children, one of whom is the Nigerian, Chidi Topaz Olujie.” Writes Harry T. Prewitt in BuzzFeed. “Chidi is a known philanthropist and educator. He has made a phenomenal impact in the area of special education and also campaigned for the rights of the disabled.” the writer notes further.
Clearly aware of the roles that Mr. Olujie has played in the promotion of Deaf education in Nigeria, the writer recognizes Mr. Olujie’s achievements, which include an award from Deaf Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (DTAN), and an induction in the Main Organizing Committee.
In medium.com, a popular blog site, the Ukwa-East-born Deaf activist and philanthropist is said to be one of the world’s “no-complainer”, overcomer individuals, who defy great personal odds “to serve humanity beyond their individual endeavors.” Mr. Olujie, 32, had become deaf since 2.
A Stephan Ellis, at Kinja.com, expresses his utter enchantment at some of the “social-responsibility” accomplishments that the Honourable has racked up, which include exemplary “service, education development, and disability rights advocacy.”
Inspired to elevate his selfless service to the Deaf community in Nigeria to a grander height where he could influence policy in the community’s favour, the US-based Special Education teacher unsuccessfully ran for a parliamentary seat in his home state of Abia in the Nigeria’s 2019 Elections. There were widespread irregularities witnessed at the primary election.
Hon. Chidi Olujie has done remarkably well for the disabled and others alike in Nigeria. There’s no doubt that his selfless and compassionate attitude will rub off on millions of Americans with disabilities. So, when the soon-to-be Doctor of Education (D.Ed) goes to the end of the world to make the lives of people and communities better, we– the ones who are the beneficiaries and the witnesses– automatically give other people and other nations the chance to do the same. And we’re all better peoples by it.(Inclusivenews)
