Single Mom Who Hawked Snacks To Finance Her Education Graduates From Varsity With 1st Class

Priscilla Akwagu, a hardworking single mother has graduated with a first-class degree from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in Ghana.

The woman who was determined to succeed in life against all odds sold buffloaf, commonly known as ‘bofrot’, to finance her education and also take care of her baby.

Recounting Priscilla’s story on Facebook, Adom Ara Kwa shared that she and colleagues touched by Priscilla’s achievement decided to surprise her on her graduation day.

She wrote:

“Today, we had the chance to put a smile on the face of a superwoman who defied the odds to graduate with first-class honours from the University of Education.

“With the help of my sisters Rita Effi Darko, Perpetual Lomokie Akwada, and brother Suleman Manful Dadzie, we presented our small token of love to Priscilla Akwagu for striving to achieve such a feat despite all the obstacles that came her way. Her story is what I would title “From bofrot seller to a first class graduate,” she said.

According to Adom, none of them knew Priscilla in person but when they heard the story of the determined single mother, they were intrigued and decided to surprise her.

“We see your determined and persevering spirit as something worthy of emulation … Priscilla, keep soaring higher and we wish you well in all your future endeavours,” she added.