The saying that “there’s ability in disability” came to the fore yesterday, when blind students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, held “Yes We Can” volume two programme to the amazement of all participants.
The event, held at the digital library field of the University, attracted the University Community, including the Vice Chancellor, Professor Charles Esimone, blind students and their relations among others.
Speaking at the event , Professor Esimone, who thanked all that graced the occasion, said that the University is poised to give the visually impaired students a qualitative education that will help them to excel in all their lives endeavours.
While revealing that the dexterity and ingenuity of the visually impaired students was as a result of the University’s resolve to ensure that they have all it takes to be the best in their chosen careers, Professor Esimone announced that the school will institute a scholarship scheme for the less privileged ones among them for them to study with ease.
While revealing that the dexterity and ingenuity of the visually impaired students was as a result of the University’s resolve to ensure that they have all it takes to be the best in their chosen careers, Professor Esimone announced that the school will institute a scholarship scheme for the less privileged ones among them for them to study with ease.
The chairman on the occasion, Sir G.U Okeke, who charged the students to be of good behaviour and ensure that nothing stops them from reaching their God given talents, announced that he will be supporting them financially every year to ease their burden.
The president of the Visually Impaired Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Mr. Emmanuel Nnamani, from the department of Guidance and Counseling, who said that the association started in 2016, to ensure the protection of the rights of their members, thanked the Vice Chancellor for all he has done for them, including the appointment of over nine visually impaired persons into the University’s workforce.
In a lecture titled, “Blindness not a Hindrance,” Professor Can Nwankwo of the Department of Guidance and Counseling, urged parents and guidance to help the students to develop high self-esteem, one of the prerequisites for them to excel in life.
Correspondent, Chibuzor Okoye reports that the event featured blind football match, introduction of new face of visually impaired students and the introduction of year one students of the association among others.
