Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointment visually-challenged female lawyer identified as Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa.Idahosa was appointed as a Law Officer in the Ministry of Justice.Her appointment, according to Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Ebojele Patrick, underscored the administration’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity and genuine empowerment of persons with disabilities.
The statement said the state was intentional about creating pathways for talented and hardworking citizens, regardless of their physical limitations.It said Idahosa’s journey reflected resilience and an uncommon triumph over adversity.
Idahosa was diagnosed with Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy, a debilitating spinal condition, which forced her to drop out of school in JSS 3 and remained at home for thirteen years.
The Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disabilities intervened in her predicament and sponsored her education.She studied Law at the University of Benin where she graduated with a Second Class Upper Division in 2023 and proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in 2024 before she was called to the Nigerian Bar in September 2025.Ebojele said Okpebholo’s approval of her employment remained a strong example of his administration’s commitment to fairness, inclusion and practical support for Edo citizens striving against the odds.
