Wike Offers N50m, Automatic Employment to Physically-Challenged PhD Graduate

• A disabled post graduate student James E. Daniel, has been given automatic employment by the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike
• Daniel's new job at the Rivers State University (RSU) which comes with N50 million was in recognition of his academic excellence
• Wike announced Daniel’s N50m reward and appointment on Saturday, December 4, during the 33rd convocation of the Rivers State University

Port Harcourt - James E. Daniel has been offered N50million and automatic teaching employment at Rivers State University (RSU) by Governor Nyesom Wike.

The Nation reports that Daniel, a student living with disability was honoured after bagging a doctorate degree in Philosophy.

Wike made the annoucement during the 33rd convocation of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt on Saturday, December 4, The Sun added.

According to him, Dr. Daniel's honour was in recognition of his academic excellence as well as being a source of inspiration to persons living with disabilities.

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In a previous report by Legit.ng, a woman, Ifeoma Bibiana Okoli inspired many people with her story. Despite being visually impaired, the woman bagged her doctorate degree on Wednesday, November 17, from the University of Ibadan (UI).

Taking to Facebook, her sister, Nnena Okoli, shared photos of the graduand as she gave all the glory to God for Ifeoma’s achievements. In the photos she shared, she could be seen in her graduation gown.

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Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has been urged to ensure that persons living with disabilities in the country are not left out with efforts being made to ensure good governance and inclusivity around the world

In a recent interview with Legit.ng, Amy Egwa, the director and producer of This Ability Documentary on SEDA Films, said there are so many gaps to be filled by the government and every Nigerian to ensure that persons living with disabilities are accounted for.

Commemorating the 2021 World Disabilities Day, Egwa who produces documentaries on people living with disabilities in Nigeria said this is a subject matter close to her heart.

Source: Legit.ng