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Brilliant student who got 5As and 3Bs in WASSCE now a ‘galamseyer’

A brilliant student who recorded outstanding results in the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2021, Stephen Koomson, is now involved in illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’, just to make ends meet.

The former student of Mpohor Senior High School (SHS) produced an impressive academic record with 5As and 3Bs across various subjects.

Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, the brilliant student has been unable to pursue higher education since 2021, instead, he has resorted to engaging in galamsey and other menial jobs in order to support himself and provide assistance to his younger siblings.

A tweet shared by popular entertainment blogger Ameyaw Debrah displayed Stephen diligently working with a shovel in a galamsey pit.

Ameyaw Debrah’s post shed light on Stephen’s situation, bringing attention to the plight of the ambitious student.

The tweet said the young man, who had five (5As) in his WASSCE including Mathematics, Integrated Science, Religious and Moral Education, Government, and Geography, is actively seeking scholarship opportunities and any possible means to return to school.

“Koomson Stephen is a graduate of Mpohor SHS in the Western Region with 5As and 3Bs in his WASSCE in 2021. Due to financial constraints and other circumstances beyond him, the needy but brilliant student has abandoned education since 2021 and joined in ‘Galamsey’ artisanal mining and other menial jobs to survive and also support other junior siblings,” part of his post read.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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