57-yr-old woman celebrates her graduation from Junior Secondary School (Photos)

A 57-year-old mother of four is in a celebratory mood after successfully graduating from junior secondary school.

Elizabeth Yamoah, the oldest Basic Education Certificate Examination candidate in Ghana expressed happiness that she was able to complete her junior secondary school education despite being discouraged and mocked severally due to her age. 

woman graduates from Junior Secondary

Yamoah also said she is determined to continue her education to the Senior High School “SHS” so she can accomplish her dreams and aspiration.

Yamoah attended Odoben Presby Basic “A” Junior High School and on the 18th of September, wrote her final paper and graduated as a Junior High School Graduate.

woman graduates from Junior Secondary

According to her she was mocked but her resilient took her through and she is grateful to God. 

Elizabeth Yamoah admitted that her challenge was ICT because her school lacked equipment.

Also, on Friday, 18th September, 2020, Swedru Teachers Cooperative Credit Union donated a cash of GHC 1,000 to 57-year-old JHS graduate, Maame Elizabeth Yamoah for successfully completing her Junior High School Education.

The Credit Union also appointed Maame Elizabeth Yamoah as an Ambassador for Youth Saving Account in Ghana.