Vice
President Mahamadu Bawumia, has shared the life he experienced when he was
growing.
He shared the
challenging experiences he faced during his upbringing and university years and
expressed gratitude for the difficult path that has led him to this stage.
During his
university days at the prestigious University of Oxford, Dr. Bawumia revealed
that he was only able to pay for one term of school fees. To make ends meet, he
resorted to cleaning dormitories and even worked as a taxi driver. Despite
these hardships, he persevered and ultimately completed his studies.
"It has not
been an easy journey. It has taken a lot of hard work, discipline, and patience
to get here. I walked to school growing up in Moshie Zongo in Tamale. I have
been a day worker on farms during holidays in secondary school, a warehouse boy
even after finishing university, and a minicab driver.
"I was
only able to pay fees for one term during my studies at Oxford University and
had to survive for the rest of my studies without paying fees, thanks to my
College. I only settled my fees in arrears after I started work following the
completion of my Ph.D. in Canada. I have also been a cleaner of dormitories in
my university days in Canada," Dr. Bawumia added.
His
challenging background has given him a deep understanding of the struggles
faced by many people in Ghana.
Bawumia
emphasised his commitment to caring for the disadvantaged and marginalised
members of society.
"I care
about the poor, the vulnerable, and the excluded. I care about the Lepers, the
sick, sickle cell sufferers, cancer patients, the disabled, Kayayei, street
children, and the unemployed among others. This is the true essence of life –
to address the problems of the weakest among us and to help them lift
themselves," he further stated.
He said his firm
belief in the power of hard work and the benefits it brings and highlighted his
dedication and honesty in previous roles, including his position as Deputy
Governor at the Bank of Ghana and his current role as Vice President.
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