UEW honours 53-year-old graduate, urges youth to pursue education regardless of age

The University of Education, Winneba’s Ajumako campus recently honored Daniel Labasi Biborleki, a 53-year-old graduate who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Likpakpaanl Education. The university emphasized that his achievement proves education remains accessible at any life stage. Biborleki’s journey exemplifies persistence for adults who delayed education due to family, finances, or opportunity constraints.

His accomplishment challenged age-based stereotypes and highlighted lifelong learning’s role in personal growth and community advancement. At a ceremony in Kpassa, Oti Region, Professor Samuel Alhassan Issah, Dean of Ghanaian Languages at the Ajumako campus, praised Biborleki’s discipline and determination, urging youth to draw inspiration and recognize the value of Ghanaian languages in education, culture, and national progress.

Reflecting on his lengthy journey, beginning at Class Four while raising a family, Biborleki acknowledged the challenges but remained focused on his long-term goal of university education. He advised policymakers to increase support for Konkomba language teachers by employing qualified graduates in schools. This would enhance comprehension, participation, and learning outcomes in communities where language familiarity is strong, benefiting literacy and academic performance, especially in underserved areas.

The university’s recognition of Biborleki’s success underscores the transformative impact of determination, structured support, and access to education, regardless of age.