Meet Matthew Jerome Idiaghe, the dyslexic student journalist who rose beyond his physical disability, and becomes an award-winning Youth

Mathew Chimanazu Jerome Idiaghe is a final-year student of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin.

Mathew, a dyslexic was born with a physical disability but rose beyond his limitations, to not just become a successful student but an Aspiring award-winning Film Maker, Nollywood actor, commercial model and journalist.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading. Also called a reading disability, dyslexia is a result of individual differences in areas of the brain that process language. In simple terms, it is a disorder characterized by reading below the expected level for one’s age. Its symptoms may include late talking and learning new words slowly.

Since there is no way to correct the underlying brain differences that cause dyslexia or a solution to this defect, Mathew decides to see the possibilities behind his inabilities and the abilities over his disabilities.

Mathew started his career in Journalism as the Edo State Correspondent to Trek Africa Magazine which also launched his foray as an Actor, and film symposium facilitator of the Mastermind initiative of Nollywood actor, Seiyefa John Emmanuel “Secret to Success”

In less than a year, Mathew has won several awards and certifications which include;

A Certificate in Cinematography from the Capacity Development and Skills Enhancement initiative(2016), an Award of Excellence from Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Youth Organisation Nafrc barrack (2012), A certificate in copywriting from the Copywriting Academy (2020), holds a Diploma in Computer Studies from Nafowa Vocational and Computer Centre, Airforce Base, Ikeja (2013), Certificate of Service by Student Union Government, University of Benin (2021). Exceptional Student of the year award by the Social Science Student Association, University of Benin (2022), GradeurAdvocate of the year Award in Learning Support Academy amongst others.

Mathew also possesses and developed special skills that made him stand out and unique. He is a Quality Control Manager at Ideal skill and talent solution film academy, and also a Researcher of Cognitive Anthropology.

Mathew has not just risen beyond his disabilities but also encourages other young people with the same challenge to rise beyond limits through his advocacy for Learning Difficulty and Transformation.

He served as the Editorial Coordinator of the FecaBenin3Library and Editoral Cordinator between 2018-2020 and currently serves as the Director of Finance, Ideal Skill Talent and Solution Film Academy, Edo State.

Mathew has not just maintained relevance in the social and academic space only but also uses his skills for the growth of his local Christian community where he emerged as assistant coordinator and coordinator of the Trem Campus Fellowship (Uniben/UBTH) chapter respectively.

There is no greater disability except that of the mind, like Mathew, set your heart to achieve your goals and vision even in the face of challenges, difficulties, and limitations, after all the I-M in IMPOSSIBLE can still be read as I’M Possible at the addition of an apostrophe in between I and M.