Apwende Bulus
NIGERIA

     

My name is Apwende Bulus. I am a 27 years old boy deaf Nigerian–fourth born in a family of six children. I attended Special School for the Deaf. After that I went to high institution of learning where I obtained my Diploma programme in Special Education Department University of Jos, Nigeria-Diploma in Hearing Impaired. I graduated in 2001. I am now teaching professional in Special School for Deaf children named Good Shepherd Centre for Special Education.

I have come to realise that God has a reason for everything. He cares for my life by His divine grace. My family (especially my parents) have contributed immensely to my being in life. They have also helped me to achieve my set goals in life. I just cannot thank my family well enough - I will remain grateful to my parents who gave everything possible just to make sure I live up to my dreams in life. Every member of my family has been a source of encouragement in all the years of my life.

One of my dreams is to visit the USA. My hobbies are typewriting, novel, visit friends, football, and reading.

 

Deaf pupils in Primary I.  This is the classroom where I am teaching.  Deaf pupils are communicating in ASL. Most of them don't have books. Some lack sponsors from home.