By Fatima Saka
Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has pledged to sponsor 10 visually impaired students of St. Mary’s High School, Ifitedunu, Anambra State, through their first university degrees.
Umeh announced the scholarship scheme on Sunday during the school’s inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic session in Dunukofia Local Government Area, describing the intervention as part of efforts to promote inclusive education and support students with special needs.
The senator also released funds for the immediate procurement of nine Braille typewriters, 10 audio recorders, 10 memory cards and 10 white canes to improve the beneficiaries’ learning experience and mobility.
In addition to the scholarships, Umeh awarded full scholarships to two outstanding academic performers, Master Michael Chukwudi Udobi, the school’s overall best graduating student, who recently gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, and Master Franklin Chinemelum Nwokoye, the best-performing SS2 student in Government.
The lawmaker further approved a monthly salary enhancement of ₦50,000 for the school’s visually impaired teacher, Mrs Chinyere, and released ₦300,000 to cover the additional allowance for six months.
The event, which marked the commencement of the new academic session, also featured the investiture of new students, presentation of awards and a send-off ceremony for the immediate past SS3 students.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, a visually impaired student, John Perete Benedict Miracle, from Bayelsa State, expressed appreciation to Umeh for extending educational opportunities and support to students with special needs.
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The Manager of the school, Rev. Fr. Cosmas Emengini, also commended the senator for his contributions to educational development, particularly his commitment to improving the welfare and learning conditions of students with disabilities.
Umeh, who is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming general elections, attended the event alongside the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Dunukofia Constituency, Engr. Basil Obidi.
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