Senator Umeh awards scholarships to 10 visually impaired students, supports teacher with ₦300,000
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, has awarded full scholarships to 10 visually impaired students of St. Mary’s High School, Ifitedunu, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The scholarships will cover the beneficiaries’ educational expenses up to the completion of their first university degrees.
Umeh announced the gesture on Sunday during the school’s inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic session, which featured the investiture of new students, presentation of awards and a farewell ceremony for outgoing Senior Secondary School Three students.
In addition to the scholarships for the visually impaired students, the senator also offered full scholarships to two outstanding academic performers: Master Michael Chukwudi Udobi, the school’s overall best graduating student, who recently secured admission to study Medicine and Surgery at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, and Master Franklin Chinemelum Nwokoye, the best-performing SS2 student in Government.
To further enhance the learning experience and mobility of the visually impaired students, Umeh pledged to provide the school with Braille typewriters, 10 recorders, 10 memory cards and 10 white canes.
He also immediately released funds for the procurement of the educational and mobility equipment.
In a further demonstration of support for inclusive education, the lawmaker approved an additional monthly salary allowance of ₦50,000 for the school’s visually impaired teacher, Mrs Chinyere. He subsequently released ₦300,000 to cover the allowance for six months.
The senator, who is the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the forthcoming general election, attended the event alongside Engr. Basil Obidi, the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Dunukofia Constituency.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, one of the visually impaired students, John Perete Benedict Miracle, an indigene of Bayelsa State, expressed appreciation to Umeh for his generosity and commitment to improving the welfare and educational opportunities of students with special needs.
The Manager of St. Mary’s High School, Rev. Fr. Cosmas Emengini, also commended the senator for his intervention, describing his support as a significant contribution to educational development and the promotion of inclusive learning.
The gesture highlights the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for students with special needs while supporting teachers and institutions working to ensure that no child is left behind.
