Muhammad Bashir is a Deaf from Wase local government area of plateau state, he was not born with deafness, it came as a result of meningitis when he was about nine years, then he was in primary school.
Our correspondents, Bulus Izang and Joshua Yenle met with him at Wase local government area as part of our project Connecting Our Voices to The World supported by Oxfam Voice and he spoke about his education and how he wish government to give him job following the NCE certificate that he is pursuing.
TQM. Were you able to continue with your education after losing your hearing?
Yes.
TQM. What are the names of the schools you attended?
TQM. I attended Nomadic Primary School Wasen-tofa, from there l went to Relevant Technology here in Wase and then to Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase Memorial Islamic Senior secondary school Wase. And now I am doing my NCE in veterinary.
TQM. Who is paying for your education?
I have been paying for my education, since, after my primary school.
TQM. What do you do to get the money to pay for your education?
During my secondary school days, l was a motorcycle mechanic, but now because of my schedule, l am into farming to provide for my needs.
TQM. What about your parents?
My parents are alive, but they are poor, that is why, l am struggling alone to better my life.
TQM. In doing these business, have received any financial assistance from the government.
No.
TQM. Have you applied for it?
No.
TQM. Do your family members or members of your community discriminate against you, because of your disability?
No.
TQM. What is your marital status?
I am still single.
TQM. What kind of assistance would you like to received from the government and other person in the society?
I would like the government to provide me with fertilizer and to grant me employment after my NCE program, which by God’s grace, l will be completing this year.
TQM. Thank you Muhammadu for granting us this interview.
You are welcome.
