Ghanaian Mom of 3 Graduates with PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of Ghana

Ghanaian Mom of 3 Graduates with PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of Ghana

  • A Ghanaian woman, Wilhelmina Annie Mensah, has graduated with her PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology
  • She attained the remarkable feat from the University of Ghana with funding from WACCBIP LEGON
  • Dr Mensah has shared stunning photos on social media sporting her graduation robe, as she posed with her family

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see YEN.com.gh News on your News Feed!

A mother of three from Ghana, Wilhelmina Annie Mensah, has graduated with a doctorate in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Ghana.

According to Wilhelmina, the past six years have been a great learning phase for her. And, her years of dedication and commitment to her goal have paid off.

She achieved her master's in Medical Biochemistry at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana before heading to the University of Ghana to pursue her PhD.

Read also

Gyakie causes stir with large boots as she glows in gorgeous outfit; peeps react to her beautiful photos

Wilhelmina Annie Mensah
Ghanaian Mom of 3 Graduates with PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from University of Ghana. Photo credit: Wilhelmina Annie Mensah
Source: Facebook

Recent accomplishment

In a Facebook post, Dr Wilhelmina Annie Mensah indicated that she attained the feat with a solid support system, as she credited her pastor.

Enjoy reading our stories? Join YEN.com.gh's Telegram channel for more!

''The Past six years, 2015-2021, have been a great Learning Phase of my life. And only God can help a woman do all these. And with the help of a solid support system. God bless you Rev Amoako Kyei Mensah and my entire family.''

Shinning example for all

Dr Mensah joins the ranks of today's modern women who combine their studies with raising their children, and she succeeded at it.

''Within these years, I didn't only attain a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens with Speciality in Nutraceutics (Nutrition in Health or Food as Medicine) at #WACCBIP but also learned to be a wife and mother of three children,'' says Dr Mensah.

Read also

Brilliant lady graduates top of class & makes history as she becomes 1st to finish program in 2 years

She went on to express gratitude to the people who lend their support to her.

''Thanks to everyone who played a role in me getting this far, it's been a long journey that sometimes I think will never end. My family and extended family, I am forever grateful for everything.
''My immense thanks go to Prof Victoria Dzogberfia of KNUST Department of Biochemistry who single-handedly sponsored my masters and to WACCBIP LEGON for funding my PhD both in fees and research. Only God can touch hearts to reach out to a girl who has studied under trees before.''

Read her post below:

Dr Mensah's accomplishment has inspired many people, who headed to the comment section of her post to shower her with encomiums.

YEN.com.gh compiled a few below:

Daniella Edusei said:

''Thanks for setting remarkable standards. Pushing against the odds and making it happen. Kudus.''

Kofi Acquah-dodd commented:

Read also

80-year-old brilliant grandma graduates from university with MBA; netizens react massively

''Congratulations Auntie Dr Mrs Mina Mensah. The Lord has seen you through praises to his name. AYEKOOOOO.''

Victoria Ansah said:

''Congratulations sweetheart . Wonderful and powerful testimony.''

Missy Kissy B B added:

''God has really blessed you and Congratulations to you mom.''

Black Man Becomes First Lawyer in His Family

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ray Curtis Petty Jr, ESQ is the definition of a fighter who has overcome cycles of obstacles life threw at him to achieve his goal as a legal brain, becoming the first lawyer in his family.

Undaunted by the mountain of difficulties and childhood inadequacies, he triumphed and made history as his family's first-generation attorney.

Recounting his story on his Instagram account, he recalls being told by his teachers that he should be in special education classes. His coaches also doubted his ability to remember a playbook as a child, he said.

Our manifesto: This is what YEN.com.gh believes in

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
Nathaniel Crabbe avatar

Nathaniel Crabbe (Human-Interest editor) Nathaniel Crabbe is a journalist and editor with a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he graduated in 2015. He earned his master's from UPSA in December 2023. Before becoming an editor/writer of political/entertainment and human interest stories at Asaase Radio, Crabbe was a news reporter at TV3 Ghana. With experience spanning over ten years, he now works at YEN.com.gh as a human interest editor. You can reach him via nathaniel.crabbe@yen.com.gh.