Physically challenged in Abia state NYSC camp provokes reactions

Physically challenged in Abia state NYSC camp provokes reactions

- Nigeria faces the challenge of physically challenged often begging for alms and living desolate

- This is not the case with a particular member of the National Youth Service Corps currently serving in Abia

While many in his condition would take to the streets begging for alms from other people, this young man rebuffed the challenges that come with being physically challenged, weathered the storm became a graduate.

The young man, whose name was not revealed at the time of this report, is said to have been seen at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Umuahia, Abia state.

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Gossip Mill, which posted the photograph, added: “Never allow your condition stop you from doing the things you want to do or the things u are passionate about.”

Physically challenged in Abia state NYSC camp provokes reactions
The physically challenged and a friend

In their reactions, some Nigerians wondered why he could not be helped with a wheel chair.

Ogon Asueya Vanessa noted that being physically challenged is not a barrier. She congratulated and commended the graduate.

Valentine Nwankwo commended the young man for being focused despite his situation. “God be with you always so your dreams will come through,” he said.

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Legit.ng recently came across the inspiring story of a disabled man who instead of begging on the streets chose to work as a labourer.

A Facebook user identified as Engr Muhammad Malasheriff shared on his wall the touching story of a man with one leg who was seen working as a labourer in order to survive.

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