Soldier Graduates With First Class Honours From University of Ghana, Photos Evoke Joy
- A Ghana Armed Forces soldier is being celebrated on social media after graduating from the University of Ghana with first-class honours
- Emmanuel Kofi Aduhene earned a BA in Social Work while actively serving in the military, successfully balancing his duties with rigorous studies
- According to the soldier, speaking on his achievement, he owed his success to humility, planning, discipline, and managing his time effectively
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A soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is earning widespread admiration on social media after graduating from the University of Ghana with first-class honours.
Emmanuel Kofi Aduhene completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work with distinction, emerging as one of the top-performing students in his cohort.
Source: TikTok
His academic feat has drawn particular attention because he achieved it while serving as an active-duty soldier, a responsibility widely regarded as physically demanding and mentally rigorous.
Balancing military duties with academic work is no small task, yet, Aduhene demonstrated remarkable discipline and time management throughout his studies.
Beyond excelling academically, he immersed himself fully in campus life.
He served as a Course Representative and later rose to become President of the Social Work Students Association, showing leadership both in uniform and in the lecture hall.
Reflecting on the motivation behind his success, Aduhene attributed his academic achievement to humility, focus, and planning.
He explained that he never allowed pride or the prestige of wearing the military uniform to distract him from his goal of earning his degree.
Source: TikTok
Ghanaian soldier balances degree and military career
Instead, he remained strategic in managing his time, ensuring that his responsibilities as a soldier did not conflict with his academic commitments.
His story has since gone viral, inspiring many young people who view his accomplishment as proof that determination and discipline can overcome even the most demanding circumstances.
Social media users have praised his resilience, describing him as a shining example of excellence in service and scholarship.
Indeed, his journey reinforces a powerful message: education has no limits, and with commitment, it is possible to serve one’s country while pursuing academic distinction.
Watch the inspiring TikTok video below:
Reactions to graduate soldier's inspiring success
Scores of netizens took to the comments section to congratulate the soldier on his success. YEN.com.gh compiled a list of the reactions below:
Hajia Moni commented:
"206, I am very proud of you"
Boy Halo said:
"This is interesting, I am highly inspired by him."
Miss Brew Maclean noted:
"I knew you could do it, and indeed you did it. Congratulations, Emmanuel."
Bismark Anderson:
"Congratulations, Big man."
Ghanaian female soldier earns PhD
YEN.com.gh also reported that a soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces had earned her doctorate from the University of Ghana, Legon and could not hide her joy.
Commissioned officer, Elsie Pokuaa Manu, shared her journey from when she started her education and all the challenges she faced before becoming a graduate.
She explained that while studying for her PhD, she also had to prepare for her promotional examinations from lieutenant to captain, and ultimately passed them both.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
