Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti in a heartwarming display of kindness and compassion, granted an Executive waiver for the employment of Mrs. Akaniro Gethrude Chinyere, the wife of a blind teacher at Ozuitem Secondary School who has been working with her husband in the school on pro-bono basis and demonstrated passion and commitment to the educational development of students in her community.
This was made known in a statement on Friday August 8, 2025, by Ctz. Ukoha, Njoku Ukoha, the Chief Press Secretary to the Abia state governor.
According to him, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education (Basic and Secondary), Sir Kenechukwu Nwosu, on Sunday, August 3rd, presented Mrs. Chinyere with her appointment letter following the Governor’s gracious gesture.
The story of the dedicated blind teacher and his supportive wife had previously gone viral on social media space, prompting the Governor to instruct his Special Adviser, Sir Nwosu to visit the school and address the existing challenges.
The Governor’s intervention has had a transformative impact not only on Mrs. Chinyere and her husband lives, but also on Ozuitem people in Bende LGA, as well as the State’s Education sector. The recent recruitment of over 5,380 teachers has significantly enhanced teachers-students ratio in various schools including Ozuitem Secondary School to improved and boost the teaching of over 350 students in the school.
This gesture serves as a testament to Governor Otti’s unwavering dedication to the welfare of Abians and his unrelenting commitment to improving the Education sector in the State.
The highly elated Mrs. Chinyere and her husband were overwhelmed with emotion, celebrating her new role and thanking the Governor for his kindness.
