56-year-old woman completes BECE

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DR TRUTH 9 years ago

WAS THE WALL AT THE SMALL GHANA MISSION COMPOUND LIKE 'THE WALL OF JERICHO? WAS IT BUILT WITH GOLD AND ADORN WITH DAIMONDS OR WHAT ? NOT EVEN WALL BUILT FOR UNITED STATES MISSIONS IN GHANA AND BURKINA COMBINED COST $650,000. ...
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WAS THE WALL AT THE SMALL GHANA MISSION COMPOUND LIKE 'THE WALL OF JERICHO? WAS IT BUILT WITH GOLD AND ADORN WITH DAIMONDS OR WHAT ? NOT EVEN WALL BUILT FOR UNITED STATES MISSIONS IN GHANA AND BURKINA COMBINED COST $650,000. THIS IS TSOBO CORRUPTION
DR TRUTH 9 years ago

59 YEARS AFTER INDEPENCE GHANA STILL DOESNT HAVE IT OWN NATIONAL EXAMS FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF FIELDS AND VARIOUS AGES. UK HAS CAMBRIDGE, EDEXCEL, NVQ, EDI, HNC, PITMAN, ETC. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN FAST TRACKED TO LEARN ONLY ...
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59 YEARS AFTER INDEPENCE GHANA STILL DOESNT HAVE IT OWN NATIONAL EXAMS FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF FIELDS AND VARIOUS AGES. UK HAS CAMBRIDGE, EDEXCEL, NVQ, EDI, HNC, PITMAN, ETC. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN FAST TRACKED TO LEARN ONLY MATHS AND ENGLISH IN ADDITION TO A VOCATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFITION TO GAIN ACCESS TO WORK AS A PRISON WARDEN. 7 YEARS AND SHE IS ALMOST AT A RETIRING AGE. CONGRATS AUNTIE
tunchi 9 years ago

big FOOL U R COMPARING GHANA TO US OOOO NO!!!! ...

big FOOL U R COMPARING GHANA TO US OOOO NO!!!! ...
DR TRUTH 9 years ago

ALL A PRISON WARDEN IN GHANA NEEDS IS BEING LEVEL HEADED, ETHICAL, ALERT, DISCIPLINED, HONESTY , GOOD COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS IN LOCAL LANGUAGES. WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE ON THE JOB TRAINING IN GHANA TO HARNESS THE ABILITY OF THOSE ...
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ALL A PRISON WARDEN IN GHANA NEEDS IS BEING LEVEL HEADED, ETHICAL, ALERT, DISCIPLINED, HONESTY , GOOD COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS IN LOCAL LANGUAGES. WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE ON THE JOB TRAINING IN GHANA TO HARNESS THE ABILITY OF THOSE WHO MISSED OUT OF SCHOOL RATHER USING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION AS A REQUIREMENT
Apuskele 9 years ago

Dr Truth, your writings have many truths but I think you missed out on this. English is very important. It is the surest way to social mobility in the world and even in Ghana. If you cant speak English, how do you communic ...
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Dr Truth, your writings have many truths but I think you missed out on this. English is very important. It is the surest way to social mobility in the world and even in Ghana. If you cant speak English, how do you communicate with people who don't speak your native language? How are you going to answer telephone calls at work? When you are at work at Prisons and there is an incident, how are you going to report it? Akua Donkor is my witness. She can testify to you, her difficulties. She just sits and listens at functions and when people are clapping, she also claps. Even a local FM radio station will not employ you if you can't speak English.
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 9 years ago

long live mahama

long live mahama
Abrewa Duku Kaayire 9 years ago

Well done you made it

Well done you made it
Mark 9 years ago

This dr. Truth is just useless, look at the issue in discussion before you go talking abt contact. Which bush do u come from? Instead of you encouraging this woman, you're rather doing politics n I could see there isn't any c ...
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This dr. Truth is just useless, look at the issue in discussion before you go talking abt contact. Which bush do u come from? Instead of you encouraging this woman, you're rather doing politics n I could see there isn't any connection, ooooh, you are just an asshole. Stop the cheap politicking
AGBOGBA 9 years ago

ayekooo just wanted public attention

ayekooo just wanted public attention
Constable Joy 9 years ago

....A WAKE UP CALL FOR NANA ADDO TO FOURNISH GHANA WITH HIS LAW CERTIFICATE

....A WAKE UP CALL FOR NANA ADDO TO FOURNISH GHANA WITH HIS LAW CERTIFICATE

Aj 9 years ago

Agbogba,you're just a disgrace to human race and your tribe.if the oil money of 4billion$ were invested in Ghana education to make basic to SHS school free do you know how Ghana would've develop from mental tribal slavery lik ...
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Agbogba,you're just a disgrace to human race and your tribe.if the oil money of 4billion$ were invested in Ghana education to make basic to SHS school free do you know how Ghana would've develop from mental tribal slavery like you.
Mark 9 years ago

Another idiot. Look at what u are saying. Gbeha....

Another idiot. Look at what u are saying. Gbeha....
Yahaya 9 years ago

I cried when I read this article. I prayed to God for a favour upon this woman. My mother never had the chance to go to school, just like this woman. Auntie Paulina, may God be with you and open doors for you!

I cried when I read this article. I prayed to God for a favour upon this woman. My mother never had the chance to go to school, just like this woman. Auntie Paulina, may God be with you and open doors for you!
Majesty 9 years ago

The same feelings here!!

The same feelings here!!
Natty,Accra 9 years ago

Sure Madam I will personaly have your records with me and you bet to be in prison service soonest with your bcec its enough for you,

Sure Madam I will personaly have your records with me and you bet to be in prison service soonest with your bcec its enough for you,
Etse Dugah 9 years ago

Natty, yes Paulina's dream must come through now else she catches pension age at 60yrs in the next 4yrs.

Natty, yes Paulina's dream must come through now else she catches pension age at 60yrs in the next 4yrs.
YAAWAH. 9 years ago

NEVER MIND EVEN IN HER 70S THEY HAVE TO GIVE HER A LITTLE CHANCE,EVEN TO WORK WITHIN THE PREMISES.VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND TOUCHABLE STORY.

NEVER MIND EVEN IN HER 70S THEY HAVE TO GIVE HER A LITTLE CHANCE,EVEN TO WORK WITHIN THE PREMISES.VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND TOUCHABLE STORY.
Kainyah Anyimah 9 years ago

May Allah grant her dream, what a dream with this woman!!! Government shuold assist her.

May Allah grant her dream, what a dream with this woman!!! Government shuold assist her.
Blackian the General 9 years ago

Thats positive,dettermination is the key to success,well done madam,u can fight for what u want like nana akuffo addo's spirit,insha Allah nana addo wil be the next president in ghana

Thats positive,dettermination is the key to success,well done madam,u can fight for what u want like nana akuffo addo's spirit,insha Allah nana addo wil be the next president in ghana
kaketonti 9 years ago

AT LEAST THIS LADY HAS JUSTIFIED HER DESIRE.NANA ADDO LACKING BEHIND-NO CERT

AT LEAST THIS LADY HAS JUSTIFIED HER DESIRE.NANA ADDO LACKING BEHIND-NO CERT

Etse Dugah 9 years ago

Do you not see how beautiful it will become when Nana Addo is sworn in as the next President of Ghana next year? In fact, just as the 3 time struggle to success of President Kuffour, so shall Nana Addo become and then change ...
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Do you not see how beautiful it will become when Nana Addo is sworn in as the next President of Ghana next year? In fact, just as the 3 time struggle to success of President Kuffour, so shall Nana Addo become and then change the fortune of Ghana, same as Kuffour did.
Opanin Koo Kwakye J'burg 9 years ago

Well done Auntie Paulina. Determination is the key. I pray to God to grant your wishes. God bless.

Well done Auntie Paulina. Determination is the key. I pray to God to grant your wishes. God bless.
owusu Bismark 9 years ago

Am soooo proud of him,may our Gud lord make an easier way for her

Am soooo proud of him,may our Gud lord make an easier way for her
Tenneson 9 years ago

Some of us will be glad to see this woman realise her dream. Well done mama we are behind you.

Some of us will be glad to see this woman realise her dream. Well done mama we are behind you.
GRANT HER TO SERVE AS A GOOD EXAMPLE 9 years ago

Auntie Paulina, may God touch the hearts and minds of those concern to grant your heart desire even if possible when your BECE results comes, enroll you as a prison officer so as to serve as a good example to the youth who ...
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Auntie Paulina, may God touch the hearts and minds of those concern to grant your heart desire even if possible when your BECE results comes, enroll you as a prison officer so as to serve as a good example to the youth who are on the street.
Osofia 9 years ago

Goodluck!!!!

Goodluck!!!!
Pablo 9 years ago

A great feat and motivation for the pursuit of knowledge.
Min of Gender to appoint her Ambassador for the promotion of education for all.

A great feat and motivation for the pursuit of knowledge.
Min of Gender to appoint her Ambassador for the promotion of education for all.
Nana Forbi 9 years ago

such a wonderful lady

such a wonderful lady
Degree to Happiness 9 years ago

Can anyone ask this lady to contact me on facebook. I want to help her achieve her goal.

Can anyone ask this lady to contact me on facebook. I want to help her achieve her goal.
Yaa 9 years ago

Congratulations and well done!

Congratulations and well done!

Koo Nimo. 9 years ago

Congratulations, mama for fighting a good fight. You're an inspiration to your children and the youth as a whole. Ghanaian youth must stop chasing money through sakawa and armed robbery and get education (quality one. Now mam ...
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Congratulations, mama for fighting a good fight. You're an inspiration to your children and the youth as a whole. Ghanaian youth must stop chasing money through sakawa and armed robbery and get education (quality one. Now mama, you can go on to acquire a vocational skill.
Education is life long. No one is too old to acquire education. We need to keep our brain busy and active.
As i write this piece, my 42 year old wife is in her final year pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Finance in one prestigious university down south. She hasd earlier on acquired HND in Accounting & Business Studies. I'm also 50 and will be graduating with my Third (3rd), yes, 3rd Master's degree in October this year. Yea, you're just thinking why don't I go for PhD then! By God's grace, I will get it even if I'm 70 years. So my point is let's seek knowledge, because knowledge is power. If you think Education is expensive try IGNORANCE!
Divine Banda 9 years ago

I wish I should have been be this woman congratulations mama

I wish I should have been be this woman congratulations mama
AFTER 59 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE? 9 years ago

Sorry. By the time of completing SSS, I wonder if the Prisons Service would be willing to take Paulina on.

First, their entry requirement: Age will disqualify her.

Secondly, the physical training could be a hurdle. At ...
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Sorry. By the time of completing SSS, I wonder if the Prisons Service would be willing to take Paulina on.

First, their entry requirement: Age will disqualify her.

Secondly, the physical training could be a hurdle. At 60 or so, her ageing body would not be strong enough to withstand the rigorous physical training their recruits go through.

I will rather encourage Paulina to go on to university [there no age barrier here] and pursue a degree. With this in hand, she can go pursue the professional law course at Makola and be a professional lawyer.

She can then be a better advocate serving people who don't deserve to go to prison. There are many in prison who have been wrongly accused and are doing jail term for no reason while their accusers [the wrong doers] are enjoying life outside the prison walls rather.

Congratulations so far. God grant you long life to see you get a professional life and don't give up, Paulina.

With the help of God, an objective in life is possible and attainable.
truth 9 years ago

You fought a god fight.

You fought a god fight.
Odikro 9 years ago

I wished ET Mensah could also go back and complete his BECE. In his days, it was call Standard 7 (San 7). There are a lot of NDC parliamentarians who should follow this woman's example. There are too many illiterates in parli ...
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I wished ET Mensah could also go back and complete his BECE. In his days, it was call Standard 7 (San 7). There are a lot of NDC parliamentarians who should follow this woman's example. There are too many illiterates in parliament.
YAAWAH. 9 years ago

ODIKRO STOP THAT,OUR STANDARD SEVEN EDUCATION WAS FAR BETTER THAN THIS TIME SHS AND IT WAS NEALY TO THIS MODERN TIME SOME UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA.SIT DOWN AND COMPARE THIS TIME MINISTERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS TO NKRUMAH AND BUSI ...
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ODIKRO STOP THAT,OUR STANDARD SEVEN EDUCATION WAS FAR BETTER THAN THIS TIME SHS AND IT WAS NEALY TO THIS MODERN TIME SOME UNIVERSITIES IN GHANA.SIT DOWN AND COMPARE THIS TIME MINISTERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS TO NKRUMAH AND BUSIAH'S TIME.THIS MODERN PEOPLE ARE CHEW AND POUR,THEY ALL HOLD DOCORATES BUT THEY ARE WITHOUT VALVES.SEE OUR BAD ECONOMY LOOTING AND BRIBERY THAT ARE GOING ON,THEY WERE ONLY EDUCATED IN THOSE FIELDS.THEY ARE NOT CREATIVE,ONLY CREAT LOOT AND SHARE.THAT IS AMA GHANA FOR YOU PEOPLE OVER THERE.HAHAHA,NOW MAHAMAH HAS TAKEN BRIBE AND IT CAME OUT AT THE TIME HIS MOTHER HAS PAST AWAY.THIS IS HOW MISFORTUNE HAPPENS TO BAD PEOPLE.MAY HIS MOTHER'S SOUL RESTS IN PERFECT PEACE.NO SYMPATHY VOTES,JUST VOTE HIM OUT BECAUSE HE IS A CRIMINAL.
James Awotwe-Braun 9 years ago

... for her unflinching desire to get education.

... for her unflinching desire to get education.
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 9 years ago

There was a man who really took good care of his body. He lifted weights and jogged 6 miles a day. One day, he took a look in the mirror - yes, he was a bit vain - and noticed that he was tan all over except for his penis. So ...
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There was a man who really took good care of his body. He lifted weights and jogged 6 miles a day. One day, he took a look in the mirror - yes, he was a bit vain - and noticed that he was tan all over except for his penis. So, he decided to do something about it.

He went to the beach, completely undressed himself and buried in the sand, except for his penis, which he left sticking out.

Two old ladies were strolling along the beach, one using a cane. Upon encountering the penis sticking up over the sand, she began to move it around with her cane, remarking to the other lady, "There's no justice in the world."

The other lady asked what she meant.

The lady with the cane replied,

"When I was 20, I was curious about it.
When I was 30, I enjoyed it.
When I was 40, I asked for it.
When I was 50, I paid for it.
When I was 60, I prayed for it.
When I was 70, I forgot about it.
Now, I am 80 and the damn things are growing wild on the beach and I'm too old to squat."

SHE IS NOW WELCOME AMONG THE EDUCATED WOMEN IN NIGERIA AND GHANA WHO PAY FOR IT.
Abena 9 years ago

Congrats

Congrats
Jb 9 years ago

Inspiration to all

Inspiration to all
Leander.K.Zii 9 years ago

dis women is great if every body in ghana try like dis

dis women is great if every body in ghana try like dis
MICHAEL 9 years ago

THIS IS REALLY INSPIRATIONAL. I CALL THIS ONE "WILL WAY" WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY.

THIS IS REALLY INSPIRATIONAL. I CALL THIS ONE "WILL WAY" WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY.
charles 9 years ago

who has a contact for this lady? I am so happy for her.

who has a contact for this lady? I am so happy for her.
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 9 years ago

I congratulate her on completing her basic education. She is a light onto the feet of the young ones. Ayekoo!!!

I congratulate her on completing her basic education. She is a light onto the feet of the young ones. Ayekoo!!!
Sir Jacob. 9 years ago

Positive move keep it up!

Positive move keep it up!
OSEI TUTU P. 9 years ago

Congratulations !!! Maame God is with you and Ghana is also proud of your courage .........###

Congratulations !!! Maame God is with you and Ghana is also proud of your courage .........###
francisca dumevi 9 years ago

she have try

she have try
mike 9 years ago

Congratulations Aunty.You have shown Persistency, determination, work and believe are vital at any age of life

Congratulations Aunty.You have shown Persistency, determination, work and believe are vital at any age of life

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