Obed Asamoah Boateng: How University of Ghana Student Who Worked As A Momo Vendor Bagged First-Class
- Obed Asamoah Boateng, a graduate of the University of Ghana has inspired many with his touching life story
- He started as a momo agent after Senior High School and struggled a lot to make ends meet during his four-year stay at the University
- However, he did not let life's challenges discourage him, as he persevered through it all and graduated with a first-class
- Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, Obed opened up about his life at the University of Ghana
A young Ghanaian man, Obed Asamoah Boateng, who previously worked as a Mobile money vendor has shared his inspiring story of how his life transformed from being an ordinary boy to a first-class degree holder.
He noted that the journey started when he was in Senior High School. During his days at the Agogo State College, a then-grade C school, he preserved and did not let the category of his school discourage him from making it in life.
Source: TikTok
"I wasn't just a student, I took up leadership roles- main boys' studies perfect, General Secreatry for Pensa, etc." he recalled.
After that, he graduated from school with flying colours. He excelled in the West African Senior School Certificate Exam (WASSCE), scoring 5As, 2Bs and a C.
He stated that he had no hope of going to the University but was optimistic about life and ready to embrace all that it came with.
He started as a mobile money agent after school, hoping to earn some money for his upkeep and other expenses. However, things didn't go as expected, so he spoke to a friend who advised him to move to Accra and find a better job.
Luckily, he got a job at a biscuit manufacturing company where he earned a better income. Although the work was tedious, he persevered through the long working hours and night shifts.
Subsequently, he gained admission into the University of Ghana but that did not mean an end to his struggles.
He did other jobs to raise money and take care of his needs in school. He started a job as a tissue paper vendor, proceeded to work at his father's mechanic shop on vacations, and finally got a job as a waiter at East Legon.
He acknowledged that life was not easy, but he persevered through and ended up with first-class honours after graduation.
He chronicled the events of his life in a TikTok post which has since gone viral.
Watch the video below:
Coming to Legon was a dream come true
Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, Obed spoke on his life as a student at the University of Ghana.
"Coming to Legon was a dream come true but it came with its challenges. In the beginning, my parents were not in the picture so I had to take care of everything but my dad came in later to support me with accommodation. It hasn't been easy but I knew what I wanted and I preserved through it all," he said.
Congratulations pour in for Obed
Netizens who saw the video were proud of the young man. They congratulated him in the comments section of the now-viral post.
@JoOJo wrote:
"From the jungles to the top of the hill; God is the GREATEST."
@OABoateng wrote:
"Yes o, God is the greatest."
@Iam_YF Casio🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¦ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡©ðŸ‡° wrote:
"Big congratulations broda,enjoy ,u worked hard for it,u deserve it."
@Ewurama wrote:
"Congrats guy."
@ËXPLÖÎTS wrote:
"I'd use this sound next year!!!!!"
@Kojo Proph wrote:
"Greatness."
@Kaakye wrote:
"Congratulations dear."
Ghanaian man graduates top of his class
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Prince Dadoho graduated as the top student in the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA with a 3.90 FCGPA.
His achievement earned him the role of valedictorian at one of the sessions of the 16th graduation ceremony.
Social media users who saw the post praised him for his exceptional academic performance.
Source: YEN.com.gh
