ONE BLIND ONE CANE CAMPAIGN OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN ONITSHA NORTH
By Nkiru Mbunabo /Antonia Amaechina/Uche Azuka/Claribel Udah/Chioma Nwankwo/Chika Obi :
The Mayor of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Nweze Tony Nwora, at All Saints Cathedral Church Onitsha, delivered an inspiring message to the visually impaired during the “One Blind One Cane” campaign organized by the National Association of the Blind, Anambra State Chapter, in collaboration with the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA).
Mayor Nwora urged members of the visually impaired community to “never look down on themselves”, emphasizing the importance of resilience even as he encouraged them to envisage a future where they can achieve their goal, saying that God has given them a talent to help them live a productive life.
Looking at the eagerness on their faces, he recognized their determination to thrive despite their challenges, saying he always put God first and advised them to do likewise.
Mr Tony Odili Ujubuonu MD/CEO of ANSAA who was represented by the General Manager, Mr Chijioke Agbayim, noted the significance of the event and thanked all partners for their contribution to the campaign’s success.
Mr Chizoba Orji, Chairman of the White Cane campaign praised the partnership with ANSAA and acknowledged the effort of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for employing 20 members of the visually impaired community in a recent recruitment drive for teachers.
Mr Ernest Okanmelu, Chairman of the Association of the Blind, Anambra State expressed gratitude to Mayor Nwora for his support and commitment in partnering with the association.
He also commended ANSAA for their efforts with the campaign, highlighting also the initiative by Gov. Soludo’s administration to empower individuals with disabilities, including efforts championed by Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo through her pet project.
Students from different schools of the visually impaired graced the occasion and it is also a big reminder and a collective responsibility to uplift and empower the visually impaired in our community.
*The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State