The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Ajumako Campus, has honoured Daniel Labasi Biborleki, a 53-year-old man who has completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Likpakpaanl Education. This achievement serves as a reminder that education is attainable at any stage of life. UEW officials noted that Biborleki's academic journey represents more than an individual success story, offering practical encouragement to adults who may have postponed their education due to various challenges.
Biborleki's persistence has challenged age-related stereotypes and reinforced the importance of lifelong learning in personal development and community progress. The recognition was marked at a ceremony in Kpassa in the Oti Region, where Professor Samuel Alhassan Issah, Dean of the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages at UEW Ajumako Campus, commended Biborleki's discipline, consistency, and determination. Professor Issah described him as an inspiration to younger students and community members who may doubt their ability to return to school.
Biborleki reflected on years of perseverance, explaining that he began formal schooling at Class Four at a time when he already had a wife and children. Despite the pressures of adult life, he remained focused on his long-term ambition to reach the university level. His completion of a degree in Likpakpaanl Education has been praised as a meaningful contribution to strengthening Ghanaian language instruction and ensuring local languages are preserved and promoted through formal education.
Biborleki used the occasion to appeal to the government to increase support for trained Konkomba language teachers by absorbing qualified graduates into schools. He stressed that communities where language and cultural familiarity are strong can benefit significantly from teachers who understand local contexts, as this can improve comprehension, participation, and learning outcomes.
Expressing concern about graduate unemployment in the sector, Biborleki called for renewed attention to Ghanaian language education as a pathway to improved literacy and better academic performance, particularly in underserved areas. UEW officials said Biborleki's story demonstrates that determination, structured support, and access to education can transform lives regardless of age.
The university officials urged both young people and adults to pursue learning with confidence and purpose. Professor Issah encouraged the youth to take motivation from Biborleki's milestone and to see Ghanaian languages as essential to education, cultural identity, and national development. The event was reported by Adom TV, a local news source.
The achievement of Daniel Labasi Biborleki has been hailed as a significant milestone in Ghana's education sector, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning and the need for increased support for Ghanaian language education. Key initiatives, such as the recognition of adult learners and the promotion of local languages, are crucial in promoting education and cultural development in Ghana.
Key points
- The University of Education, Winneba, has honoured a 53-year-old graduate, Daniel Labasi Biborleki, for completing a degree in Likpakpaanl Education.
- Biborleki's achievement serves as a reminder that education is attainable at any stage of life, challenging age-related stereotypes and reinforcing the importance of lifelong learning.
- The government has been urged to increase support for trained Konkomba language teachers and to promote Ghanaian language education as a pathway to improved literacy and better academic performance.
