Nobody In His Village Believed He Would Go To School- Ghanaian Man Bags First Class, Receives Vice Chancellor’s Award For Best Graduating Student

Ghanaian Man named Stephen Nhyiraba Gyesi has shared his journey to education, says in his village no one believed in him.

He told his story in a lengthy post on Facebook, read below:

“My journey to fulfilling a promise that seemed impossible began in a small village where dreams often wither.”

In a small village where dreams often wither, I challenged myself to change the narrative. My name is Stephen Gyesi, popularly known as Nhyiraba, and I’m a young man with ambitions that once seemed impossible. Many people have had opportunities in life, but failed to utilize them. However, I created opportunities from my struggles.

Growing up, my desire to further my education after completing junior high school seemed like a fantasy, considering my background. Yet, optimism remained my hallmark. Many people in my village mocked and despised me, making references to the village’s history and my family’s background. But I refused to let their opinions define me. I believed that determination and hard work could propel me to my dreamland.

I made a promise to my parents that I would change the narrative and make them proud. I fulfilled my first promise by successfully completing senior high school, but a bigger challenge awaited me. Apparently, no one from my village who received their basic education there had ever gone on to attend tertiary school, so I perceived that as a challenging task. I toiled relentlessly, driven by my purpose.

When I gained admission to tertiary school, it was a dream come true. However, I knew I had to work harder to fulfill my promise. While my colleagues enjoyed vacations and luxuries, I labored on construction sites and saved every little amount to support my parents take care of my bills. Irrespective of my condition, I sacrificed my time, energy, and comfort to make sure others were happy. I sometimes cried at night because the condition was too severe. Yet, I selflessly helped fellow students, teaching them for free.

Despite the hardships, I reminded myself of my promise and persevered. My sacrifices paid off when I graduated with First Class Honours and received the Vice Chancellor’s award for the best graduating student from a less endowed school in the humanities (2022). I also became a moderator for the Good Culture of Ghana Podcast and achieved more. I made an impact in people’s lives and became a part of people’s stories.

I thank God, because this is a transformation beyond imagination. I’m grateful to my parents, siblings, and everyone who supported me.

Moral lessons:

  • Don’t let circumstances limit the size of your dreams.
  • Trust in God and believe in yourself.
  • Success requires sacrifice.
  • Ignore negative thoughts and focus on your goals.
  • You have what it takes to make a change.
  • ⁠Be driven by your purpose, not the people.

The future would be more enlightened #I will continue to make Mommy and Daddy proud🫶❤️ #Heaven knows how we will get there🙏

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