In a world where able-bodied folks are finding it difficult to thrive, some physically challenged persons are blazing the trail with inspiring successes
One is a young lady named Devotha who built a house for her mother herself after being rejected by her dad for having backward feet Against all odds, two disabled brothers broke their backs and finally built a house themselves after 12 years
Not taking back seats in the scheme of things or sulking in corners over their physical challenge, some disabled folks have astounded the world with their exploits. Their stories went viral on social media and made them internet sensations as well as talking points.
Legit,ng spotlights four of the many disabled folks who achieved great successes against all odds.
1. Disabled lady builds her mum a house
A young lady identified as Devotha was born with backward feet and made her a subject of ridicule in the community.
She was eventually rejected by her father and only had her mum by her side. The young lady strived against all odds and acquired skill.
She began to make money from her skill and saved up to build her mother a house herself. When she was interviewed, the hardworking lady said that it took her eight years to build the house.
2. Two disabled brothers build a house Two disabled brothers named Eric and Abraham became internet sensations after building their own house themselves. It was not however an easy task as they toiled and worked hard to finally complete it after twelve years.
Their building project became a reality thanks to the massive support they received from kindhearted folks who learnt of their struggles.
Their building project became a reality thanks to the massive support they received from kindhearted folks who learnt of their struggles.
3. Disabled Nigerian lady becomes a beauty queen
A very determined University of Lagos graduate, Rita Ofili, became a beauty queen and inspired netizens with her story. The Miss Wheelchair World Nigeria winner was not born disabled. She could stand on her feet and walk when she was still little.
However, she got so sick and was taken to a hospital where she was unfortunately given an injection which got her paralysed. Nigerian lady confined to a wheelchair since age 10 bags diploma
Shona, 25, became critically ill in 2010 after she was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. The disease would later send Shona to a wheelchair. All efforts by her mother who sold all she had to cure the illness proved abortive despite being taken to many places. Shona, who is from Oyo state told her story to Legit.ng in an exclusive interview: “We have been to several hospitals to no avail and that was what hindered me from furthering my education since 2013 when I finished my secondary school because we were worried about how I would cope in school with my condition. I finally summoned courage and got admitted in 2020.”
