Olawoyin smile
caught up with Mr Segun Amos a Vehicle Rewire and Battery Charger, he shared
with smile documentary on how he was able to Use ONE HAND to work for the past
8years after the Fatal Accident
The interview was conducted in
our mother language (YORUBA)
Good morning sir.
Good morning sir.
May we know your name?
I'm Segun Amos.
May we know your profession?
I'm into Rewiring. I
also charge batteries for car owners.
For how long have you been in this profession?
I've been in this profession for fifteen years
What led you to this work Mr Segun?
.When I was in school, after closing, I used to sit with a Rewire and observe his work. My parents noticed my interest in the work and advised me to go into it. I will like to encourage my viewers to
have an handiwork. We should not limit ourselves in our endeavor. I thank God
for restoring my hope in Him. I'm
Advising disabled people like me not to give up but to
continue moving forward.
Did your parents force you to learn this profession?
I wasn't forced by my parents to learn this trade.
How has it been so far?
I thank God. He has been faithful.
You said some touching
things earlier. You said you were not like this when you started this
profession. Please, explain better.
I was involved in an accident while returning from a
journey. I was amputated as result of
the accident. I determined I won't beg for alms. I decided to go into my
profession. I'm now used to my
disability. When I work with my one
hand, it's as if I'm working with both
my
Hands.
After the accident,
what was your emotional strength? Did u
feel discouraged at all?
I felt
discouraged. I was so sad and lonely cos
I was forsaken by my wife and family. I decided to go back to my work. God has
been faithful since I made that decision. My children are comfortable and the
family members who left me are back.
How many children do
you have sir?
I have four children
What motivated you to
go back to your handiwork
I was encouraged by
my parents. I listened and my life has been wonderful
Did the accident
affect your profession in any way as regard customers turn out to your
workshop?
My customers have greatly increased. More customers come to
my workshop now to patronize me. All d cars you are seeing here are for my
clients. I'm usually time
Conscious and I don't disappoint my clients. This has been
helpful.
Are you educated?
Yes, I am. I have an
ssce certificate
When you wake up in
morning what do you usually think about first?
I do have daily
devotions with my children. I had a house and a car before d accident but now,
when I think about this, I usually conclude these things are temporal. I do
tell God He is d only one I have and He has never forsaken me.
What is your advice
for disabled people who are thinking of begging for alms?
people like this do
not know God and they have given up completely. No matter the challenge one is
facing, God is still alive. we the disabled now do things the so called able
persons can't do. I don't see myself as a disabled person. I do everything my colleagues
also do. My colleagues are always proud
of me. My advice to the disabled is that
they should not limit themselves. They
should learn a trade and
not use their weakness as an excuse. They will soon get used
to the trade and their weakness will become strength. God doesn't support
receiving alms from people when you have an alternative to work. *I would rather die than beg for alms.*
Is the state of the
economy affecting your trade?
God doesn't forsake his people He has been helping us.
What are the things
that motivate you?
so many things motivate me.
Whenever I'm down I always remember God is with me .
What advice do you
have for the government?
I wanted to buy a
detective machine when I was involved in an accident. The price of the machine
then was #500000. I already had #200000 in a micro finance bank. I needed to
withdraw the money to pay my hospital. My house, car and machine were sold to
pay my hospital bills. I need financial help from the government and private
individuals. I still need to buy the detective machine.. I don't want my
children to suffer and that is why I've not b
able to afford it. my children attend a very good
school
May we know your name
once again
Segun Thomas 08052379549
Where are you from
Ogbomosho
What’s your age sir?
Thirty five years old
in conclusion pls
advice the youths briefly, especially
the unemployed
Handiwork is good. Every
youth should learn a trade. There is no retirement in handiwork.
I am very sure that the story of Mr Segun Amos has really touched you.......Join me Next week for another Episode of THE SECRET ........I remain your host Olawoyin smile.
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