Physically Challenged Shoemaker And Dad Of Four Children Inspires Ghanaians: “Responsible Father”
- A physically challenged Ghanaian shoemaker has conquered the odds to become a local business owner
- Despite his condition and industry-related difficulties, the father of four works hard to provide for his children
- The Hustler Ghana presents his story in a TikTok video in which his daughter praises him, which has inspired online users
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A physically challenged Ghanaian shoemaker is helping to change the narrative about persons living with disabilities in a country where people like him mostly beg for alms on the streets to survive.
The father of four established his shoemaking business and single-handedly repairs sandals and casual leather slippers for men and women.
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A struggling father defying the odds
He provides for his family through his shoemaking business without depending on the benevolence of others.
The business has been challenging as he requires financial and logistical support to expand and employ others to earn a decent living. Despite his difficulties and condition, he's inspired his family, particularly his daughter.
In a TikTok video, his daughter lauded him for his tenacity and courage to continue working after recently losing one of his children.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to the video of the physically challenged man
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the remarks.
Nana k commented:
This is what we call a responsible father. God bless him with more age and good health.
Akyerefi_The_Soprano posted:
God bless his children so they can also bless him in his old age.
Honestman reacted:
May God bless him. I am so proud of him. I wish my father were like that.
Gentle asked:
May this be the stories of all fathers?
Lydia posted:
God bless you, papa.
User184635533295 commented:
@ baby, God bless you more.
Frankblayackah said:
God bless this man, paaaa.
Maameserwaabonsu commented:
God richly bless you, dad.
Ama Sarpomaa reacted:
God bless you, daddy.
User6931269204194 said:
God bless him very much.
AmsterdamLove commented:
God bless you, fada.
AFFIXED CHANCE ELECTRICALS reacted:
Responsible father, God bless you.
Afiadekyi commented:
Aw, I'm tearing.
Afiadekyi reacted:
God bless him.
@dorisako839 said:
God Almighty bless you abundantly.
Physically challenged student reveals his dream to become a car designer
In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that physically Challenged Ghanaian learner Bedu Jeremiah aspires to establish a career in Ghana's automobile industry as a car designer.
The young Adabraka Presby Basic School student is determined to triumph over the mountains of challenges life has thrown at him to attain this ambition.
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