On my Wedding Day, my Man Didn't Show up: Physically Challenged Lawyer Shares Her Inspiring Story in VideoYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Her Worship Ifeyinwa Nasiah Okoye is all shades a successful woman, rising to the level of a senior magistrate in Anambra in spite of her physical challenge. The happily married mother of three who is eyeing being at the Supreme Court of Nigeria shared some of the lows in her life on the road to becoming a successful lawyer. One of such lows she shared in an interview with BBC News Pidgin was her previous failed marriage. According to her, all was set for the occasion only for the groom not to show up on the wedding day. Recommended for you Young man builds beautiful house, puts expensive chairs & gives it classy i... Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Ifeyinwa said the groom told people he suddenly realised that he wouldn't be able to cope with her condition when they tie the knot, hence his reason for not showing. The senior magistrate opened up on her law journey stating that she had actually read sociology first at the university before immediately doing law upon graduation. That decision meant she had to put her youth service on hold till the completion of her law program. According to her, this stemmed from a childhood desire to be a lawyer in order to serve as a voice to the voiceless as well as assist physically challenged folks in need of help. Modo Emmanuel Uche remarked: Recommended for you "Portable's music changed my life": Man sheds tears, appreciates Zazu singe... Lawrenteen Dennis stated: Divine Munachimso Favour wrote: Hope Traxler said: Recommended for you Lagos 2023: 4 powerful PDP chieftains align, back Sanwo-Olu's second-term b... Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported about a physically challenged man who makes ends meet on his own as a shoemaker. Mensah had a turbulent childhood owing to his disability, which affected his education. He was made to drop out of school at class five (5) as a result. In later years, his parents sent him to the Accra Rehabilitation Centre where he learnt the skill of shoemaking. Despite coming from an economically disadvantaged home, Mensah defeated the odds including rounds of challenges to start his business. Source: Legit.ng Her Worship Ifeyinwa Nasiah Okoye is a senior magistrate in Anambra State who has achieved huge success despite her condition In a recent interview, the lady shared her early struggles, disappointments and how she made it as a lawyer against all odds Ifeyinwa revealed that at a certain time, she was disappointed on her wedding day as her man didn't show up, citing her condition Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng "I'm so happy madam. We share the same vision. I'm also physically challenged and God is helping me make it. I wish you can see my comment. "I'm currently a lecturer at PAMO University of Medical Sciences at Port Harcourt and I'm aiming to change the narrative too for persons like me. I'm so proud of you madam. God bless you and your family." "I'm physically challenged too, a BBA degree holder, MBA holder n being a lawyer is one of my biggest dreams. We brave the storm.. Congratulations Madam, I'm super proud of you n I pray that one day I become a lawyer as well..." "May strengthen your, give you more wisdom knowledge and understanding to Judge a right in Jesus name Amen, more grace more promotions." "You are a role model Madam, is only in this part of the World people look down at people with physical or mental challenged people. Honestly, with the right support, these people live well and achieve their goals in life. You are blessed dear."