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Last week in a school in Abia State, something very interesting happened that has now become a story of courage, passion, and breaking old beliefs. A young National Youth Service Corps member, Miss Ukamaka Eze, was called into her principal’s office. She thought she was about to be given a query. The serious look on the principal’s face made her believe she had done something wrong. Read Our Last Post: Betrayal of Friendship: Nigerian Man Shares Painful Story of How His Best Friend Abandoned Him After Travelling Abroad
But instead of a query, the principal looked at her and said firmly, “Corper, I think I will move you from Mathematics to an easier subject.”
In that moment, Ukamaka smiled, but inside her heart she wondered, “Easier subject? Easier for who?” With calmness, she replied, “Ma, please do not do that. Mathematics is my life.”
Her reply shocked the principal. The woman leaned back in her chair as if she had just heard something unbelievable. She asked again, almost in surprise, “Wait… you love Mathematics?” Ukamaka did not hesitate. “Yes ma, I love it, and my students are even beginning to love it too,” she answered with confidence.
This short exchange changed everything. The principal had grown up believing that Mathematics was meant only for male teachers. To her, female teachers were supposed to avoid the subject like it was something too hard or too frightening. But that day, her mindset was changed. A female teacher had stood proudly and declared that Mathematics was not just for men, but for anyone with passion and determination.
Since then, even the students have started to see Mathematics in a new light. Instead of saying “Mathematics is hard,” they now boldly say “Mathematics is simple.” And instead of their principal believing “Mathematics is for men,” she now says, “Mathematics is for whoever loves it.”
This story carries a powerful lesson. Passion beats stereotypes. Energy in teaching can change the way young minds see the world. A subject that many once feared is now being enjoyed because someone believed in it strongly enough to pass that belief to others.
Ukamaka’s approach to teaching is also unique. She walks into her class with joy, wearing her heels with pride, and she always starts her lessons with excitement. When she announces, “Today’s topic is the simplest topic in Mathematics!” her students already know they are about to see numbers in a fun and simple way. Instead of fear, there is laughter. Instead of confusion, there is clarity.
Her presence in that school has shown that Mathematics can be loved by anyone, taught by anyone, and understood by anyone, no matter the gender. What started as a simple conversation in the principal’s office has now become a source of motivation for the students, the staff, and even the community.
Miss Ukamaka Eze is more than a teacher. She is a symbol of breaking barriers. She is a reminder that women can shine in any field, even in subjects society once believed belonged only to men. She is proof that when passion meets purpose, change happens.
This touching story continues to inspire many young Nigerians who have read it and shared it. It is a reminder that every stereotype can be broken when someone has the courage to say, “This is my life, and I love it.”
