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I borrowed GH¢30,000 to travel to Cyprus but the Cedi is worth more than their currency – Ghanaian student

Ghanaian student in North Cyprus, Kwame Oppong Asante has shared his regret about his decision to travel to North Cyprus for education and the frustration of living with no means of paying off a GH¢30,000 loan.

Speaking with DJ Nyaami on ‘Daily Hustle Worldwide,’ Oppong Asante indicated that there are no jobs in the Northern part of Cyprus and many Ghanaians living there are jobless. He disclosed that about five Africans have died out of hunger and frustration.

“The agents lie to us. If it weren’t for the job opportunity the agent mentioned, I wouldn’t have come, and you won’t find him anywhere after you get here. There are no jobs here. I’d be happy if I could get a job to help me settle the debt, but even the citizens don’t have jobs,” he said.

According to him, the Ghanaian Cedi is worth more than their currency (Turkish lira). He added that most Ghanaians in North Cyprus are travel agents, but Asante does not want to join the chain knowing they will only suffer.

Kwame Asante graduated from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and through an agent, he decided to move abroad to study. According to Asante, the agent told him that the Turkish airline employs master’s degree holders in Aviation Engineering from any university in Cyprus.

“I did some research, but it wasn’t deep because all I focused on was on the course and that I would get employed in Turkey. I read about the school, and it was good. But after the Covid, the Turkish airline canceled that policy,” he said.

The father of one cautioned Ghanaians to be wary of agents and research where they are going first.

Watch the full interview below:

Source: SVTV Africa

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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