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University Of Cape Coast: First Visually Impaired Phd Graduate Gets $2,000 From Sam Jonah
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University Of Cape Coast: First Visually Impaired Phd Graduate Gets $2,000 From Sam Jonah

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • The Guidance and Counselling Association of Ghana has confirmed that Dr Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba received the $2,000 promised to him by Sam Jonah
  • Ayamba was promised the cash after he received his PhD Guidance and Counselling from the University of Cape Coast
  • The Salaga SHS alumnus was among 103 PhD candidates who graduated from UCC at the 7th session of the 56th Congregation

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The Guidance and Counselling Association of Ghana (GCAG) has confirmed that its member, Dr Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba, has received the $2,000 businessman Sam Jonah promised him.

Ayamba received the pledge from Jonah after becoming the first visually impaired student to graduate with a PhD from the University of Cape Coast.

University Of Cape Coast, Visually Impaired, Sam Jonah, Dr Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba
Dr Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba is the first visually impaired PhD graduate from the University Of Cape Coast. Source: University Of Cape Coast
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He received his PhD Guidance and Counselling at the 56th session of the School of Graduate Studies of the University of Cape Coast graduation ceremony.

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Jonah, also the school's chancellor, was impressed by Dr. Ben Ayamba's his academic achievement and promised $2,000.

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A statement from the National President of GCAG expressed its deepest gratitude to the university's chancellor for fulfilling his promise to Dr Ayamba.

“His attainment of the terminal degree is a testament to the university's provision of effective and efficient structures to promote learning among students, including those with special educational needs to attain their full potential.”

The Salaga SHS alumnus was among 103 PhD candidates who graduated from the university at the 7th session of the 56th Congregation in January.

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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