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Codyt:
Keep dwelling on self imposed ignorance. I pity you.

But wait, if I try it next time, what would you do? Who the Bleep are you? Look, I don't give a damn about you.

honourable356:
Sign language??
To what end??
Who will I be communicating sign language with??

I will put it at roughly 95% of the citizens doesn't know sign language and I am. convinced that sign language are mainly for people who can't TALK.

Are you assuming that I can't talk or something because I never said that I can't talk nor did I say I say I can't communicate.


Having said the above, care to enlighten me what I would use the sign language for? Who will I be communicating with when I can talk? The governor

Codyt:
OP always do your research well enough before posting. The woman who appears in the pictures isn't Dr. Ijeoma Nnodima.

I've attached the correct pictures to this post.

Her LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-nnodim-5906775

honourable356:
I don't.
I never went to school of the disable...i mean school where sign language are used.

Thanks.

honourable356:
One major difference between SHE and I.....

She was born deaf... but I was not,got my problem at age Eight.

She had access to hearing aids as early in her secondary school days... but I didn't, I could not.. got mine recently 10 YEARS after graduating from university.

Other are..

I stumbled to negative pressure in chasing my dream but she DIDN'T.

I end up being an Economist instead of a Doctor... But she did it, she become a Doctor.

Apart from the above, all she said was a hundred percent correct. she gave an exactly full description of ME (HERSELF) .

I can't help it but admire and respect her greatly even though I don't know her.

May God almighty continue to give her GREATER REASONS to glorify HIM everyday, Amen!

lalasticlala:
Op please put link to your source

She is an Intelligent Woman, She is Beautiful, She is Smart, Hardworking and Indefatigable, but guess what? She was born with Severe Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Yet this woman defied all odds, scaled through all the challenges that comes with such disabilities and made it to the top of the ladder and is enjoying a full, productive life today.

Meet Doctor (Mrs) Ijeoma Nnodim as she takes us through the journey of her life, her challenges, her successes and her vision for the next few years.

Can you tell us about yourself and background?

I am Dr Ijeoma Nnodim. A wife, mother and Paediatrician. I am originally from Ozubulu, Anambra State but was born in Lagos. I am married to a pharmacist from Imo state with two adorable daughters.

I was born with a hearing impairment, in medical terms, Severe-profound sensorineural hearing loss.

I had my nursery education at Imola Day School. I still have a report card from there that says “She does not pay attention in class” (Smiles). Teachers didn’t understand I was hearing-impaired.

I then attended St Leo’s Catholic Private School Ikeja. My Secondary School was at Command Day Secondary School Ikeja.

I got admission to study Medicine and Surgery at College of Medicine, University of Lagos.

I started a Post-Graduate Specialist program at Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State which I have concluded.

Please Explain Sensorineural Hearing Loss to the Layman.

It is Simply Hearing loss is in stages;

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Profound.

What are some of the symptoms to look out for?

Hearing loss is an ”invisible” disability. You won’t know someone has it by just glancing at the person. It is when you try to communicate that you know. Activities of daily living can be affected, going to the market, bank, hospital, church etc can be stressful when you have to communicate with strangers. Asking someone to repeat what he said several times makes them think you are daft!

Symptoms can be noticed in a child such as;

Not responding to sound

Child may appear inattentive, distracted especially if you are not facing the child directly

Such children may also have a degree of speech impairment, not speaking clearly or not even talking at all.

They also tend to keep to themselves a lot.

How was your experience like growing up with such condition?

I became used to people saying I don’t respond when they call. Sometimes some made fun of me.

I learnt how to read lips and if someone wasn’t facing me, I wouldn’t know when I was being spoken to.

It made me withdrawn and I kept to myself a lot. Burying myself in books.

How about your education? How were you able to scale through to the level you are now?

At the beginning the hearing loss wasn’t too bad. I was able to cope with being average. Perhaps I may have done better if the hearing loss was addressed appropriately.

In secondary school I sat in front as much as possible so that I could see the teacher. I also copied notes from class mates.

It was after secondary school that I first had access to hearing aids. It made a lot of difference. However because it was second-hand, the hearing aid got spoilt several times.

I made sure I got to lecture halls very early to sit in front. I also copied notes from classmates.

You have really done well for yourself despite your condition. Far better than most people who do not have any of such challenges. What has been your source of motivation?

My parents, especially my mother have been wonderful.

They encouraged me in school to excel. My mom has cried with me several times in those dark periods when things became difficult because the hearing aid spoilt.

God is the ultimate source of my motivation

What are some of the causes of Severe-profound Sensorineural?

In many cases the cause of hearing loss is not known.

Some are hereditary.

Some are caused by antibiotics. A lot of people indulge in self-medication which is wrong.

Note the following when dealing with a hearing-impaired person

*Don’t shout. Volume is not usually the problem.
*Directly face the person so that they can read your lips.
*If they don’t know you are talking to them, draw their attention by gently tapping on the shoulder.
*Dont exaggerate your facial expression.
*Speak clearly and always try to do so in a well-lit place.

How will you describe the journey so far?

It has been a journey of ups and downs.

There have been sad moments but the happy moments predominate.

Any keywords you follow or practice?

There is ability in every disability. I believe that with God nothing is impossible. My life exemplifies that.

I also believe in hard work. There are no excuses to becoming the best you can be.
Is there anybody you look up to as a role model?

I admire Professor Beckie Tagbo, a professor of Paediatrics who has achieved so much in the field of Vaccinology. She also balances that with being a Christian.

Also, Prof Seline Okolo and Dr Bertie Ezeonwu who believed in me and spurred me on to become a Specialist in Paediatrics.

What is your word of advice for people out there who are going through one challenge or the other and are thinking they cannot make it?

Do not let anyone put you down. You are smart, intelligent and resourceful.

Pay attention to your education. It is a platform that can elevate you to any height you want.

Where do you hope to be in the Next 5 years?

A professor of Paediatrics, successful wife and mother and a beacon for people living with disabilities. So help me God.

We hope this story inspires you enough. You have no excuse whatsoever to fail in life. If she can make it this far despite her disabilities from childhood which could have been a genuine reason for her to relax and shy away from the challenges of life, then what excuse do you have? I am talking to you. Yes You.

Rise up to your feet and say No to Failure. You can make it no matter the circumstances.

BlakKluKluxKlan:
Good. Please can you ask your uncle whether anything at all was paid of the arrears or not ? If you do, please update us. Thanks.

Gaiusjacob:
We are aware it is a Campaign Strategy and we Persist

NO ELECTION IN ANAMBRA STATE

RisingSun1:
No Igbo man has ever attacked a church in history for whatever reason. I am not also a kid too.So Don't also expect me to believe that igbomen went to church in Ozubulu to commit mass murder because of a drug business in faraway South Africa.

This narrative by the governor in his attempt to hide the truth is simply laughable!

RisingSun1:
FIRST OF ALL,IT HAS NOT BEEN RECORDED IN ANY HISTORY THAT ANY IGBO MAN ATTACKED ANY PLACE OF WORSHIP NOT TO TALK OF A CHURCH. IF YOU HAVE A LINK TO ANY PLS SHOW ME.

Now read the eye witness report of a survivor of the first church attack released in the evening of that day

Written by a Survivor Emeka Ugwu

The police commissioner and Governor Willi Obiano



lied to the public.
We all were in the church during the 6am morning
mass today, we saw two cars that drove into the
church; because it was a Church premises we over
looked it and we considered them to be people that
came for morning mass(service). But to the
surprise of everyone, the car halted at the center of
the gate, meaning you cannot close the gate, since
it is open already.
“The driver came out of the car pretending he was
fixing a problem; so everyone still ignored the
drama happening outside the premises.
“Suddenly, some men came out from the car, fully
armed, all in Army uniform. I was lucky because I
was sitting at the back, just beside the door, but I
was clearly seeing what was happening. The sky
was cloudy and everywhere seemed dark; no one
saw what they were carrying, whether it was gun,
but surely they were fully equipped.
“They immediately rushed to the front door. I was
too lucky to jump the fence, but before I had
jumped, I heard gun shot everywhere in the building.
They obstructed the front gate, because for women
that is their only route to escape. That was why
women were killed more than men. Children were
killed as well, many were seriously injured.
“After I had escaped, I started making calls to link
my church members who were in the church, but
they were not picking up; not knowing they were
dead already.
The gun men were not igbos, because their
language were not igbo, the government should stop
lying, I heard they said That, they gun Men were
flashing touch light on us, but it a lie, because the
whole church was so lighted that even from outside
you will see who is inside. Even at that, if they were
really flashing touch light to know who is their
target, those that were killed, are they their target.
Like I said before and I will say it again, I was at the
back door, I saw all that happened, they were with
Army uniform, face covered, standing at the Front
door, holding their trigger, and shooting at anything
that moves.
When the police came, I was waiting for them to
ask questions of what happened, so that I will
explain, but they were busy taking pictures of the
dead ones, without knowing the fact
“Not too long after they had gone, I went back to the
church. I was shocked with what I saw; my Mother
was lying dead! Many people were unconscious but
later succumbed to death.
“After about one hour of the killings, the Police
arrived the church. Two hours later, the Governor,
Willie Obiano arrived too. Everyone was shocked,
wandering how the perpetrators stormed in Army
uniform. Questions began to arise: “Who gave them
the Army uniform?” Who gave them the Army car?”
Surely jihad is here, and everyone have to defend
him/her self.
A woman who still survived the mayhem said, “All I
could remember is that I was sitting at the front
when some people in Army uniform invaded the
Church and started shooting at everyone. They just
held the trigger and fired at everyone they sighted. I
managed to hide under the seat but was shot in the
leg.
“A boy was shot in head, his brain bursted, and
blood spilled everywhere – even at my face.”
No more election in Biafra Land starting from
Anambra state until a date for referendum is giving
us to determine our faiths cos Biafra Nation must be
restore back on EARTH again.

RisingSun1:
When terrorists attacked Ozubulu last Sunday, Governor Obiano without proper investigation rushed to declared that it was drug barons from Ozubulu that did it.Today he has been exposed.

Is this one Drug barons again ? This is another location faraway from Ozubulu.

May God punish Governor Obiano for hiding the terrorist attack that happened in Ozubulu last Sunday.