This Physically Challenged Man Is Making A Living As A Mechanic (Read His Story Here)
The story of this physically challenged man in Ebonyi State has
given credence to the statement that there is ability in disability.
According to Michael Doo, a journalist who
took it upon himself to show how even in this harsh economy, some
people are taking the bull by the horn and making a honest living for
themselves without allowing their challenges to affect them.
“This is Ifeanyi Nwifuru from Ozibo in Izzi LGA of Ebonyi
State. Ifeanyi has been the one fixing my generating set for the past
three years. Apart from doing his job perfectly well, Ifeanyi is even
more unique because he is physically disabled. It gives me special joy
each time I head to Ogbaga road, just at Igweja junction to fix my
generator because I am going there to meet a man who has not let his
physical disability to pull him back from his dreams.
Ifeanyi has a problem with one of his legs and as a result, he
walks with the help of a stick. He hops about his shop, lifts huge
generators and rides his bike!! In fact, Iifeanyi’s right hand is so
strong that he uses it to ‘kick start’ his bike!! Isn’t this surprising?
Ifeanyi has no degree certificate, Ifeanyi has no mentors, god
fathers nor political connections, but he is working, making his money
and taking care of his family.
Ifeanyi has about four young apprentices under him, learning
the mechanic work. He believes that you don’t need Government to
survive. He believes that the ability to survive and live a fulfilled
life, lies solely on YOU.
So, it’s time to come out from that bed. It’s time to keep
aside those certificates of yours. Everyone’s got talents and skills.
You just need to look inward to discover what you are good at. You don’t
need huge sums of money to start. You don’t need millions of Naira to
begin that small project of yours. What you need, the only thing you
need is DETERMINATION!
Even as I allow you to watch this short video clip, I’d love to
tell you that disability is not a thing of the body. Disability is not
physical. It’s a thing of the mind. Once you disable your mind, your
entire life, both spiritually and physically is disabled!
If you still fail in life after watching this video, then your
problem is not just spiritual, but you are cursed! I am sorry to have
use that word.
There is ability in disability!”
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