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Nigeria: Polio survivor, Nneji, joins UNICEF’s vaccination campaign, recounts ordeal

Nigeria: Polio survivor, Nneji, joins UNICEF’s vaccination campaign, recounts ordeal

Africa Links 24 with Tunbosun Ogundare
Published on 2024-10-26 17:59:56

Victoria Nneji, a four-time Paralympic medalist, shared her inspiring life journey at the launch of UNICEF’s “No More Zero Dose” song in Lagos, commemorating World Polio Day.

Though born healthy, Victoria contracted polio meningitis as a toddler, leaving her with a disability that dramatically changed her life path.

Despite the struggles of rejection and delayed education, she found hope and purpose in sports, ultimately earning national recognition and an MON honor for her…

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