By IMELDA OSAYANDE

Ms Kindness Idahosa, a visually impaired lawyer, has been appointed as a Law Officer in the Edo Ministry of Justice by the governor, Monday Okpebholo.

Mr. Ebojele Patrick, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity.

The governor said the appointment shows that disability does not limit ability, noting, “There is always ability in every disability.”

He added that the government is intentional about creating opportunities for talented residents, regardless of physical limitations.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idahosa’s journey has been marked by resilience after being diagnosed with Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy, which forced her out of school for thirteen years.

Her situation improved when the Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities gave her a wheelchair and sponsored her return to school.

With that support, she gained admission to study law at the University of Benin and graduated with a Second-Class Upper Division.

She attended the Nigerian Law School in 2024, completed her Bar Finals, and was called to the Bar in September 2025.

Okpebholo’s approval of her employment underscores his administration’s commitment to fairness and practical support for citizens overcoming adversity. (NAN)