The severed part of Adaeze Chinweoke’s tongue, a student of Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Umuahia, has been successfully reattached following a violent altercation with a senior student over food last October. The 13-year-old, who suffered the gruesome injury when Amarachi Chibueze, a senior student, bit off a portion of her tongue, has now recovered and resumed school. Her father, Ofekwe Chinweoke, described the ordeal as traumatic, affecting her physically, psychologically, and financially.
Expressing gratitude for her successful treatment, he credited “the grace of God and the professional expertise” of Dr. Innocent Iwegbu, a chief consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, and his team. He also acknowledged the swift intervention of the college principal, Ngozi Kalu-Idika, and concerned parents. Appealing for financial assistance, Chinweoke’s father called on individuals, groups, and institutions to support her education through a scholarship to help her pursue her dreams.
Dr. Iwegbu confirmed that Chinweoke has fully recovered and is fit to continue her studies. He urged school authorities to promote values such as discipline, tolerance, and understanding to prevent similar incidents in the future. Child rights activist and coordinator of the Abia Child Protection Network, Ambassador Onyinyechi Nwosu, commended Chinweoke’s courage in returning to school and joined the call for scholarship support, suggesting that the college’s alumni association could play a role in aiding the student.
