A street vendor and single mother, Sophia Selali Quashigah, has been named valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class of Accra Metropolitan University (formerly Laweh University College).
Once known for selling fried yam to make ends meet, Sophia's life took a transformative turn after receiving a scholarship from the Naa Dedei Botchwey (NDB) Foundation, an initiative that supports inclusive education for young women and mothers.
Graduating with First Class Honours in Business Administration and a final Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.73, Sophia earned a standing ovation as she delivered a heartfelt valedictory speech, recounting her journey from hardship to academic triumph. "Four years ago, I was in a place that tried to break me.
I was discouraged from pursuing anything, especially education.
