OOPOLY Rector Awards Disabled Student Full Scholarship As Businessman Donates Wheelchair

The Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Engr. Dr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, has awarded a full scholarship to a physically challenged student of the institution, Michael Emmanuel.

Emmanuel, an ND I student of Public Administration who has paralysis affecting both legs, will now have his tuition fees covered by the Polytechnic from now until he completes his Higher National Diploma (HND) programme.

The scholarship was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, during a visit to the Rector’s office, where the student also received a brand-new wheelchair from a businessman, Mr. Nwaguma Chikwado.

Chikwado, who runs a business centre at the Polytechnic and is the Head of Vasco Communication, donated the wheelchair to ease Emmanuel’s mobility on campus.

Receiving Chikwado, Dr. Kalu commended him for his compassion and willingness to assist the student, noting that the gesture exemplified the teachings of Jesus Christ.

He said the act of kindness aligns with the people-centred agenda of the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, OFR, which prioritises empathy, inclusion and support for the vulnerable.

The Rector prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Chikwado and encouraged Emmanuel to remain focused, diligent and committed to his studies despite his physical challenge.

Emmanuel, who was visibly emotional, thanked the Rector and his benefactor for the support, pledging to make good use of the opportunity to excel academically.