Home for special people with disabilities, Jesus Kids witnessed a historic wedding when physically challenged couple, Paul Egbezokhai Kadiri and Grace Olufunke Omooba were on Friday joined together as husband and wife in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The wedding ceremony of the couple, Kadiri (52) from Modakeke, Osun State and Grace (43) was attended by numerous guests and the family members.
Kadiri who is deaf and dumb and his wife Grace who suffers from Cerebral palsy which makes it difficult for them to communicate effectively were joyous all through the event as they danced effortlessly.
titled “God of the able and the hope of the disabled”, Pastor of the ceremony, Ayotunde Adamolekun admonished the couple to ensure that they work together and respect each other.
According to him, the groom’s mother took responsibility to help the couple due to the vulnerability caused by their condition.
He added that she had volunteered to help and live with the new couple,
The Centre’s President, Pastor Ololade Adamolekun while commenting on the historic event, which started in 2010, said “I am very happy for this day and I give glory to God.
“Grace prayers all through the years has been for her to get married and am happy that her dream has finally been realized
“She has been living with me for the past 10 years even before we started Jesus kids”, she added.
Speaking on whether Grace would be able to cope with the stress that comes with marriage, she said “In our home, we have a programme where we train them on how to take care of their family, so she’s well trained.
“Based on her condition she can’t learn any trade, but she’s very good with money and I believe she can cope in any house chores”, she added.
Adamolekun explained further that the goal of the home was to make them independent and live with their condition by integrating them into the society.
She also advised people with disabilities in the society never to give up on their dreams as there is time for everything.
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