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Nigerians offer scholarship support for physically challenged Nweke after outstanding WAEC result

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By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor 

Mmesomma Nweke, a young lady who is physically challenged with the use of  her legs, has proven that there  is ability in disability. 

A tweet from @ogene_ogbodo, a Twitter user, about her performance in the just released WAEC and NECO examination results, has put smiles on the faces of many Nigerians. 

A former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, was excited about the news that he retweeted her result. 

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The young Nweke, who uses double crutches to stand erect and even walk, did not get less than B grade in her WAEC, apart from the Igbo Language where she obtained C6. 

In the tweet announcing Nweke’s result, ogene_ogbodo said:.”#MmesommaNweke made us Proud.” 

The results attracted many commendations for Nweke from Nigerians, with many of  them making support  offers to assist her in seeking higher education. 

 @Gswarzy pledged to make Nweke more comfortable by providing a wheelchair for her. 

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He said:  “How is she comfortable using this (referring to her hand wheeler,). Can provision be made for her to use a wheelchair?? Pls I’ll be willing to provide one for her.  Congratulations to her once again.”

The family of Nweke we learnt are happy with this development.

@Chuklegend said: “This is the kinda news I like to hear. Let me know when she is ready to go to the University. I want to support her.”

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@MichaelLeuz said: “I will support as well… how much is her jamb form?? Inbox me with the amount”

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