Hadiza Luther is from Kabwir, in Kanke local government of Plateau state. She is deaf as a result of sickness she suffered when she was in Primary school. She is married and gave birth to ten children but she lost eight out of these ten children. She is now left with two.
In a chat with our correspondents, Bulus Izang and Joshua Yenle, she shared her some of her challenges.
TQM. Were you able to continue with your education after you became deaf?
No, I could not continue with my education, when I became deaf.
TQM. The husband you are married to, is he a person with disability?
He is not a person with disability.
TQM. Are your children privilege to be in school?
Yes, one has finished his secondary school, while the other is still in secondary school.
TQM. Who is paying for their education?
Their father and me.
TQM. What work are you doing?
I am selling grains, like rice and maize.
TQM. How do you communicate with you customers?
We use local sign language for communication.
TQM. Do people discriminate or abuse your rights as person because of your disability?
Not any more, people did it when I was young.
TQM. How did you respond?
As a child, there was little I could do.
TQM. Apart from selling grains, are you engage in any other activity?
No.
TQM. Have you ever received any assistance from anywhere to expand your business?
I have not benefited from any assistance.
TQM. Before we go, what will be your call for assistance to the government or any other person reading your story?
The government should help me with the payment of my children’s education. If I will have this, I will be happy.
TQM. Thank you for sharing your time with us.
Thank you for the opportunity given to me.
