By Chris Agbo,
In the bustling suburb of Jikwoyi, Abuja, amidst the chatter of school children and the hum of everyday life, there lives a young girl whose story is as heart-wrenching as it is inspiring. Her name is Miracle Gotaje, and at just 11 years old, she has yet to step foot in a classroom — not for lack of intelligence or desire, but because of a simple, solvable barrier: mobility.
Born with a physical disability, Miracle’s only means of moving is by crawling on all fours. Every day, she watches as other children her age don their uniforms and head off to school, while she remains behind, her dream of education slipping further from her grasp. The absence of a wheelchair or a locally-made tricycle has confined her to a life of isolation, devoid of the opportunities that education and inclusion can bring.
For Miracle, the gift of mobility isn’t merely about comfort — it’s about dignity, empowerment, and the chance to build a meaningful life. Without access to school, she faces an uncertain future where her potentials risk being extinguished before they’ve had a chance to shine.
Her story is a painful reflection of the realities faced by thousands of children with disabilities across Nigeria, who are denied their right to education and social participation simply because of inaccessible environments and lack of basic support tools.
A Call to Well-Meaning Nigerians
The plight of Miracle Gotaje has caught the attention of disability advocates and compassionate Nigerians who are determined to rewrite her story. The Qualitative Magazine, Nigeria’s foremost disability advocacy platform, is championing a campaign to secure a wheelchair or a locally fabricated tricycle for Miracle — something that would allow her to regain her independence and enroll in school like every other child.
Speaking on her case, The Qualitative Magazine’s team emphasized, “Without education, Miracle’s life will be limited, her talents wasted. We must not let that happen.”
They are now calling on kind-hearted individuals, corporate bodies, and government agencies to step forward and make a difference. The cost of a basic tricycle or wheelchair pales in comparison to the lifetime of possibilities it could unlock for Miracle.
How You Can Help
For those who wish to support Miracle, The Qualitative Magazine is offering to facilitate the process and connect donors directly to her family. Any assistance — whether in the form of mobility aids, educational sponsorship, or financial contributions — will be a monumental step in transforming her life.
To help give Miracle the chance she deserves, contact The Qualitative Magazine at 08035479337. Together, we can make sure that Miracle’s story becomes one of hope, empowerment, and inclusion.
Let’s turn Miracle’s crawling into walking. Let’s give her the wings to soar.
