INTRODUCTION Mrs Ibidunni Awodiya (Nee Longe), who currently works in one of the Government-owned secondary schools in Oyo state was born and bred in Lagos state. She is the incumbent…
Deaf Nigerians Profile Episodes
Deaf Nigerians Profile 036: Let the world know that the ‘disability’ in us is not disability but ‘Ability’ – Abubakar
INTRODUCTION Abubakar Umar was born in 1995 to the blessed family of Late Alh. Umar Yakubu and raised in Garun Gabas, Malam-Madori LGA of Jigawa State. He started his primary…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 035: Provide a Deaf child with Sign Language and he will achieve much in life backed with family support – Jenebu, Senior Education Officer, FME
INTRODUCTION Jenebu Abel-Anyebe holds a master degree in Special Education from the University of Jos, Plateau State. She is from the Benue South Senatorial district of Benue state. She is…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 034: Learning Sign Language liberates the mind of the Deaf child and the adult – Dr. Gabriel, Deaf lecturer
INTRODUCTION I am Dr. Gabriel Olusesan Soje. I was born in the Yagba East Local government area of Kogi State, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Omokore Soje. I grew up…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 033: The day I came across sign language was one of the scariest day of my life – Kaneng, Deaf Lecturer
INTRODUCTION Kaneng Rose Kwandi-Adebayo hails from Kuru, Jos/South LGA Plateau State. She is the fifth child out of a family of eight. She currently works as a lecturer in the…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 031: How Sign Language Became More Critical In My Medical Profession – Dr. Abdulkadir, Deaf Medical Doctor
INTRODUCTION Dr Abdulkadir Mohammed is a Deaf Medical Doctor. He hails from Ilorin, Kwara State. He is presently a consultant family physician at State General Hospital, Ilorin. Meet Dr. Abdulkadir…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 030: I was Mocked, Bullied, Called “Gboin” (Stone Deaf), Absent Minded, Until I Quitted School – Ganiyat Onafeko
INTRODUCTION Ganiyat Onafeko – MohammedLawal is from Ogun State. Born into the family of Mr and Mrs Onafeko, she is the second to the last born in the family, a…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 029: Abolish nepotism, create conducive and inclusive atmosphere for all – Feekaanga Torkuma, poet expert
INTRODUCTION Fekaanga Torkuma Kenneth, Better known as Leo De PalmWine Tapster. Fourth born but the first son of a family of seven, from Buruku, Benue state. He is a teacher.…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 028: Show Equal Affection To Your Deaf Children – Deaf Proprietor Advises Parents
INTRODUCTION Mr. Tony Nwokolo grew up in Sapele, Delta State and he is the sixth of eight children in his family. Tony Nwokolo, a many time Outstanding Student Award Winner,…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 027: Coping With Deafness Wasn’t Difficult, I’d Family And Friends who helped me – Caroline Onu
INTRODUCTION Caroline Nwugo Onu is the fourth child of her parents’ ten children. Her parents are late Mr. Donatus Onu and Chief Mrs. Victoria Comfort Onu of Umueleagwa Onicha in…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 026: Deafness Is Not The End Of The World, Deaf People Should Strive Hard To Succeed – Former PS, Usman Nahuche
INTRODUCTION Usman A. Nahuche is from Zamfara State. He was born on the 23rd April, 1961 to his father from Ubandawaki Nahuche ruling house and his mother from Emir of…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 025: I Was Humiliated, Mocked, Withdrawn Because Of My Deafness – Rev Nzem Emeka
Rev. Nzem Emeka Jonathan, a native of Umuagu village in Ibughubu Umuchu of Aguata local government area, Anambra State is a civil servant in Anambra State. He is a Senior…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 024: Seeing Hearing Aid For The First Time, My Classmates Mistook It For Radio – Timothy Adejumo
Engr. Timothy Yemi Adejumo was born and raised in Lagos State. He had both primary and secondary education in Lagos State, while he obtained his first degree and Master’s degree…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 023: Learning Sign Language Useful For Me In My Teaching Career – Alh Garba Mohammed
Alhaji (Chief) Garba Mohammed is a traditional title holder as Wakilin Kuramen Minna (Chief of Deaf Minna). He hails from Minna, Niger State. He has held several political posts in…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 022: With Adequate Training, A Deaf Child Can Achieve The Impossible – Akinola Adebayo
Akinola Adebayo Adekunle is from Abeokuta South Local Government of Ogun state. He had his primary and secondary school education in Abeokuta at St. Peter Anglican Primary School, Ake, and…