Richard Olaoluwa Ayobami Ezekiel, a native of Imoga in Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo State. He was born and bred in Ibadan and attended God’s Grace Nursery and Primary School, Monatan,…
Deaf Nigerians Profile Episodes
Deaf Nigerian Profile 020: Learning Sign Language Has Improved My Education Career
Isyaku Hassan Yargoje was born on Saturday, 10th April, 1985. He hails from Danmaidaki dynasty in Kankara local government Area, Katsina state. He was the pioneer Acting Chairman, Deaf Teacher…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 019: I was forced to eat different concoctions, taken to a shrine in a thick bush, all in a bid to restore my hearing – Grace Ajayi
Grace Ajayi is a mother and grandmother. She is the founder of Deaf Female Empowerment Initiative. She is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State. Meet Grace Ajayi as she shares…
Deaf Nigerian Profile 018: Using Hearing Aid Gave Me Lots Of Headache, I Had To Accept My Deafness – Yemisi Alabi, Chairperson LSDWA
Mrs Oluwayemisi Olaitan Alabi is a native of Ibadan, Oyo state. She attended Government Technical college, Oshogbo, Osun State and graduated as a Stenographer. She is the incumbent Chairperson, Lagos…
Deaf Nigerian Profiles 017: I Once Grabbed A Person’s Ball In A Bid To Escape Lashes From Deliverance Procedure – Muyiwa Afolayan, NNAD NFS
Mr Muyiwa Timothy Afolayan is a native of Esie, Kwara State. He holds NCE, B.ED and M.ED qualifications. He is a civil servant under Federal Ministry of Education. He has…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 016: Every Morning, My Father Would Wake Me Up With Strokes Of Cane To Drive Away Demons Of Stubbornness – Idayat Okocha, CEO of RoyalDiadem Ventures
Mrs Okocha Idayat Olaoti (Nee Salami) is the Secretary General of Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN), Lagos State Chapter. Planning Committee Secretary of Lagos Deaf Students Annual Quiz Competition…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 015: A Deliverance Prayer Session Was Once Conducted For Me Together With A Mad Woman – Tope Olaniyi, DTAN, National President
Tope Olaniyi is the incumbent National President of Deaf Teachers Associaton of Nigeria (DTAN) and the immediate past South-West Zonal Coordinator of Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD). He…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 014: I Thought I And My Son Are The Only Deaf People In Nigeria – Adedoyin Beyioku-Alase, National President, DWAN
Deaconess Adedoyin Beyioku-Alase, fondly called Mama Deaf is a native of Ogun State. However she was born in Lagos state and had her primary and secondary education in Lagos state.…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 013: I Was Failing In School Before I Accessed Sign Language And Deaf Education – Godwin Agianpuye, Graduate Physics Student of Unilorin
Mr. Godwin Abantele Agianpuye hail from Cross River State and brought up in Calabar city. He is a young Deaf achiever and a model to the upcoming Deaf children. He…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 012: Education is the best legacy parents can give their children, whether Deaf or Hearing – Mohammed Adelani, academic excellence awards winner
Mr Adelani is a civil servant at the Federal Capital Teritory. He is a seasoned Deaf politician Meet Mr. Mohammed Adelani as he shares inspiring story to encourage others: My…
Deaf Nigerians Profile 011: My Experience Made Me Empathetic Towards The Plight Of Deaf Girls – Obasa, ED Deaf Girl Child Initiative
By Oyeleke Bernice Ms Obasa has two children who are doing well, to the glory of God. And she is committed to contributing her own quota to the betterment of…