##Hello Fellow Steemians....
Honestly, I lack the right words to fully express how happy I am discovering and belonging to this wonderful community.
##Whom am l?
My name is Aneke Chukwuka .U., a 32-year old very ambitious young man from Nigeria. I hold a degree (2nd Class - upper division with CGPA of 4.49 on scale of 5) in Industrial Microbiology obtained from Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
I hope not to bore you with my story...but in my hopelessness, your words of encouragement is important in finding reason to keep holding unto life; bear with me...
##My aspirations, Accident and Frustrations...
I have it in mind to become a renown academic, an undisputed authority in the field of microbiology. And back in the days at school, among my lecturers and fellow course mates, my intellectual prowess was recognised. So much that the Head of Department had asked me to consider taking up Graduate Assistant post in the department after graduation. To this, I gladly accepted.
However, this would later change following my unfortunate involvement in automotive accident shortly after while on national assignment. Before the dust could settle, my left hip was severely crushed in the melee of the accident.
NB: The nature of this national assignment, my near-death painful experience in the hands of incompetent So-called healthcare personnel in Nigeria, and my eventual medical tourism to India would form the subject of another article.
My return from India where I had been taken to undergo total hip replacement surgery forms the genesis of another series of agonising experiences. Firstly, the promised appointment with my alma mater was inhumanely cancelled, citing my dependence on crutches as a reason. This action was taken against a letter from my doctors certifying that I was fit enough to function in academic capacity.
Ideally, I would have loved to get an M.Sc but my farmily finances was completely wrecked as a result of my surgical adventure to india. And I would spend the next 3 years appealing to various public institutions for academic post in the capacity of graduate assistant to no avail.
A friend later advised me to consider obtaining a certificate in management to broaden my chances of securing any job. Consequently, I obtained Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (Upper Credit) from Federal College of Education, Akoka in 2012.
##Suicidal Attempt...
Yet, I was roundly rejected by all the organizatios I had applied for job, citing the same reason. The frustration was so much. And life was becoming so unbearable that i was completely overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts. In my first suicidal attempt, I was caught by Mom, who was revieved after passing out momentarily. Thereafter, I was subjected to psychologist's care for months. Today, I chose to live...not because of the psychological treatment. I choose to live for my God; my Mom and thousands of people who shall benefit from my intellectual prowess, sooner or later. More than anything else, I will fight this monster...this devilish segregation against the disabled in Nigeria's unjust society.
##What I do now and my long term goal...
I run a Small scale laundry business that cares for laundry needs of the people living within my vicinity. Besides, i have written two books to my name; one is titled 'Play Safe' where I talked about the chain of events that culminated in my being involved in that unfortunate accident and how people can avoid such. The other is titled 'Choice Gender' and seeks to aid couples in conceiving gender of interest. I will be publishing some excerpts from the book in my steemit blog to enrich this community.
On my goal...well, Right now, I just feel like an outcast...the feeling is so fresh and new. Unless i am running a webinar, I am mostly depressed and sad. I cannot just pretend. So my immediate goal is to leave Nigeria for M.Sc in Canada. I just want to go far, faraway from this unjust sciety. Thereafter, I would work for two years and then return to Nigeria to establish an advocacy group that would coordinate mass action against the government to give equal employment opportunities to both ablebodied and physically handicapped.
It is very unfair how the disabled community is being treated in Nigeria. Some are just victim of circumstances. And it isn't any fault of theirs. Physical disability does not translate to intellectual impairment. That's what people don't understand. Personally, I don't believe I am incapacitated. I am able and sound; and by God's grace I am.
I'm done for today. Thank you and thank you very much for reading. And I say to you physical disability shall never become your portion! Amen!
Kindly support my cause: RESTEEM, UPVOTE AND FOLLOW.
Once again...thank you STEEMIANS!
@eurogee
I read your intro post with great interest and i quite understand how you feel. I am glad you now realize that suicide is not an option as for whatever happens in life there is a reason God allowed it to be and as such, you have a reason to keep living and be of good service to humanity. As they say, there is ability in disability ...its just the way you see it!
I urge you to really work on your masters in Canada, there are far better opportunities there and also your choice of joining steemit is a very wise one as we here are one big happy community as we imbibe the slogan All for one and one for all...
Do engage actively, build your followers through intelligent comments on various diverse topics here and not on those who seek follow 4follow or vote 4 vote...they have nothing much to offer after the initial deal. Follow successul people like @kenhudoy ...study the platform, build followers before starting posting so you can reach huge audiences & make some needed income from it...
I trust your contents shall be original as steemit does not tolerate copy & paste or plagiarism...Build your steem power as much as possible...its your option to make it here through curation and ability to upvote good returns daily...
I shall stop for now and will give more tips upon your reply . And hey, you won my upvote! & following already;)
Once more you are welcome and keep steeming!
Thanks for your advice. It is so on point.
welcome dear...do follow me too so you can read some few posts i have like famiy versus office and many more coming up soon...
success man
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Welcome to Steemit Aneke! I'm sorry to hear about your accident & the injustices you consequently faced...I hope the support of this amazing community will bring you closer to reaching your goal of moving to Canada :) Unlike those whom you've faced in Nigeria, Steemians are extremely warm, welcoming people who will support you in whatever you're trying to accomplish! I hope you have a GREAT experience here :)
Followed & upvoted!
This is an epic reply. Thank you so much
Welcome to family :) Follow me back and I will surprise you on August 1 ;)
Welcome to Steem @eurogee I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thank u so much
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Thank you for the offer
Great intro my friend, welcome to this amazing platform, let to share our idea here, look forward of your post
Sure i would
Welcome
I hope you will be fine
Work more hard with consistency
Thank you..
Welcome! I hope you go through everything and live a happy life!
Thank you
Hey! Welcome to Steemit. Glad you’re on board. Hope you have a good time.
I pray for for that. And you have a great role to play in my having a good time. That you
Touching story you have got here @eurogee, wishing you all the best out there. Great to meet a fellow Nigerian here, follow back lets grow together
Lol...sure we will
Great
Touching story welcome to steemit do follow me also..... “Be motivated to be that change you want to see.” Success Man... See you at the top
Appreciate ur advice. Thanking you
@eurogee Welcome to Steemit! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I have followed you. Please follow me back @molsen88! Take care!
You are a strong and valuable person and you have have a lot of things to share with the world :) never give up on your goals of contribution and search for justice and equality for everyone, they deserve to become a reality <3
Thank you
Welcome here @eurogee . Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me at @khunfarang
Sure i would
Thanks for sharing your incredible story. You are an excellent role model of how one can succeed despite one's disability. I have an autistic son and I am working with him to realize his full potential and I blog about it.
Just want to share my thoughts with you on how to get followers.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@positivesteem/steemit-success-celebrating-my-700-followers-milestone-my-in-depth-sharing-on-the-who-why-how-where-and-when-of-followers-and-a
Will check it out. Thank you
And keep chasing your dreams.
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This sis a great innovation on your part. Thanks for the recognition
Welcome here @eurogee !! Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me at @sanu
Welcome to the amazing world of steemit. Followed. Follow me back 😘
Welcome i hope you will be fine..
Welcome and Thank You for being with us!! Following your Blog now
Welcome to steemit eurogee, happy to have you here
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