Abia Blessed With Talented Physically Challenged Youths – National President

‎President, National Association of the Blind, Stanley Onyebuchi, has expressed delight that Abia State has talented and resourceful members of the association.

‎Onyebuchi noted this last weekend, while opening the 2025 Youth Conference of the association in Umuahia, the state capital, stressing the importance of the conference.

‎He described the theme of the conference: “Harnessing Technology to Enhance Employable Skills for Visually Impaired Youths,” as very important, timely, and carefully chosen.

‎The president, who commended “the unwavering support of the state governor, Alex Otti and the government for the association,” wished the members a successful deliberation.

‎In a remark, the secretary to the state government, Kenneth Kalu thanked the association for choosing the state for the conference and assured them of the government’s support.

‎He expressed optimism that the conference would promote empowerment, accessibility, employability, and independence among visually impaired youths in the state and beyond.

‎In their separate remarks, Maureen Aghukwa and Nwaobilor Ananaba, the commissioners for women’s affairs and sports and youth development, noted the conference’s importance.

‎Represented by Nwankwo Felicia and Merit Ukwa, respectively, the commissioners lauded the association for organising the conference and urged the participants to maximise the opportunity.

‎The national youth leader, Damilola Shodeyi, charged the participants to use the knowledge and resources offered to better their lives and communities.

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