Physically Challenged Man Overcomes All Odds, Graduates from School, Shares How He Married His Beautiful Wife

Cursory : A physically challenged man who was attacked by polio at a young age has braved all odds and comes out victorious as he celebrates his achievement in life.

Amobi Okonkwo, a physically challenged Nigerian man, was born physically healthy. Amobi grew up like every normal kid, playing and growning normally.

Everything seemed normal for Amobi but it all changed when he was attacked by polio age of three, by the time it was discovered that he had polio the damage had already been done.

This was how the dreaded disease crippled him and confined the handsome man to a wheelchair since the age of three.

Not the type to be deterred from marching on by his physical disability, Amobi, who is from Anambra state, was enrolled into school.

He successfully crossed all the academic stages and ticked all the boxes that mattered. He eventually graduated from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, where he studied Public Administration and Management.

To the surprise of everyone who looked down on him and thought he would be idle after graduation, Amobi currently works as an administrative officer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

When it was time for Amobi to get married, it was a difficult task, given his physical condition.

It was not that he could not woo ladies but from the parents of the girl who liked him dearly. Amobi, who is from Nnewi North local government, said that he was initially rejected by his in-laws.

His words:

“When the issue of marriage came up, the major challenge I had was her father. He objected to my proposals to his daughter, but through friends and reverends, they were able to convince him.”

He recalled the day he got married to his wife :

“I got married to my heartbeat on 8th October, 2022 to the glory of God.”

According to Amobi contrary to what people might think, it was not hard for him to approach his wife.

“I met my wife three years ago when I had nothing. Love brought us together. I didn’t approach her for a relationship. We worship in same church. I was her youth leader then in church. According to her, she said my courage, doggedness and result orientated attitude attracted her to me.”

“My wife is 23 and a final year student in nursing school. She’s currently preparing for her nursing council exams.

“My wife doesn’t give attention to naysayers concerning our marriage. She doesn’t keep friends or gossip mates like some other girls.

“She turned down negative words and discouragement from her colleagues. I never relent in showing her true love despite my challenge. Yes, I’m very romantic and also takes proper care of her within my capacity. She truly loves me.”

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