BY CHIJOOKE CHARLES
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Victor Umeh, OFR, on Sunday awarded scholarships to 10 visually impaired students of St. Mary’s High School, Ifitedunu, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The scholarships, according to the senator, will cover the beneficiaries’ education through the completion of their first university degrees.
Senator Umeh made the announcement during the school’s inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic session, which also featured the investiture of new students, the presentation of awards, and the send-off ceremony for the immediate past SS3 students.
Beyond his support for visually impaired students, the lawmaker awarded full scholarships to two exceptional academic performers: Master Michael Chukwudi Udobi, the overall best graduating student, who recently secured admission to study Medicine and Surgery at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, and Master Franklin Chinemelum Nwokoye, the highest-performing SS2 student in Government.
As part of further support for the visually impaired students, Senator Umeh pledged to donate nine Braille typewriters, 10 recorders, 10 memory cards, and 10 white canes to aid their learning and mobility. He immediately released funds for the procurement of the items.
In another gesture, the lawmaker approved a monthly salary enhancement of ₦50,000 for the school’s visually impaired teacher, Mrs Chinyere, and provided ₦300,000 to cover the allowance for the next six months.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, one of the visually impaired students, John Perete Benedict Miracle from Bayelsa State, expressed gratitude to Senator Umeh for his generosity and commitment to the welfare of students with special needs and the school community.
Also speaking, the Manager of St. Mary’s High School, Rev. Fr. Cosmas Emengini, thanked the senator for his support and contributions towards the advancement of education, particularly for students with special needs.
The event highlighted Senator Umeh’s continued commitment to educational development, inclusivity, and youth empowerment across Anambra Central Senatorial District.
Senator Victor Umeh, the NDC flagbearer for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the upcoming general elections, was accompanied by Engr. Basil Obidi, the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Dunukofia Constituency.
