Joyce Bawah Mogtari shares O-Level setback and success story at Assisi Girls SHS anniversary
Joyce Bawah Mogtari arrived at St Francis of Assisi Girls’ Senior High School in Jirapa to resit her O-Level examinations after an unsuccessful attempt. The school gave her a second chance. Today, she returned as a senior lawyer, Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, a Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, returned to St Francis of Assisi Girls’ Senior High School in Jirapa on October 17th for the school’s 67th anniversary. She had failed her O-Level exams but was given a second chance. Mogtari, now a distinguished lawyer, shared her inspiring journey at the school and in her life.
She credited Assisi for offering her dreams and shaping her independence, spirit of competition, and future relationships, including her marriage to someone from the same region. Mogtari urged current students to prioritize their studies, stating that books are the best companions. She also conveyed President Mahama's message of commitment to expanding educational opportunities for girls and young women, emphasizing that investing in girls' education benefits both individuals and the nation.
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