Audio By Carbonatix Former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has shared a deeply personal account of his educational journey, describing how he became the first in his family to attend secondary school and the challenges that shaped his early years. In a conversation on The Career Trail, aired on Joy Learning TV and JoyNews, the MP for Bosomtwe recalled how unfamiliar and intimidating the path to secondary school was as a village boy. “As a village boy, I couldn’t even go to secondary school by myself. You’re afraid; you don’t know how the system works. So it was my father’s friend who took me to the accountant’s office, where we paid a deposit of GHS40. They gave me a prospectus—I had never seen one before because I was the first in my family to go to secondary school,” he said. Even after gaining admission, financial challenges persisted, particularly with boarding. “The day-school option became my best choice. I couldn’t pay boarding fees or afford the required items. I bought shorts, one shirt, and a pair of sandals, and went to Jachie Pramso Senior High School as a day student,” he recounted. He studied General Arts with electives in Mathematics and French, noting that his options were limited due to the absence of a science laboratory. “It wasn’t so much about having a choice—that was the only programme available. Everyone studied General Arts because there was no science lab,” he explained. His situation later improved when he received support through a scholarship linked to the Ghana Cocoa Board, as his father was a cocoa farmer. “Later, I got a scholarship from the Cocoa Board, which enabled me to move into the boarding house. At that time, my father was financially able to buy my trunk, chop box, and everything I needed,” he said. After completing his O Level at Jachie Pramso Senior High School, he proceeded to Kumasi High School for his A Level studies, where he pursued Geography, Accounts, Business, and Management. “So I completed O Level at Jachie Pramso. Then I went to Kumasi High School for A Level because it had a sixth form, which Jachie Pramso did not have,” he explained. From Kumasi High School, Dr Adutwum later gained admission to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, marking the next stage of his academic journey from a rural upbringing to higher education. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum Secondary School DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story ‘I used to sell kerosene’ – Dr Adutwum reflects on childhood hustle I started farming at a young age – Dr Osei Adutwum reveals My younger brother sacrificed his only pig so I could go to school – Dr Adutwum I was a top English and Fante student in secondary school – Kwaw Kese NPP race: Fear delegates, but hopeful they reciprocate – Adutwum Dr Adutwum pledges ‘livable income’ as he appeals to NPP delegates to vote for him Adutwum best placed to lead NPP into 2028 elections – Campaign team NPP delegates will make history by electing Dr Adutwum as flagbearer – Campaign Team I’ll raise the needed funds to win on January 31 – Adutwum Adutwum urges calm in NPP, tells Frimpong-Boateng to look ahead to better days Latest Stories ‘I used to sell kerosene’ – Dr Adutwum reflects on childhood hustle43 seconds A new chapter for Africa’s malaria response through accountability and sovereignty3 minutes For every generation, vaccines work — Securing Africa’s health future3 minutes I started farming at a young age – Dr Osei Adutwum reveals5 minutes Two arrested in Kintampo with suspected cannabis worth over GH¢100,0008 minutes My younger brother sacrificed his only pig so I could go to school – Dr Adutwum10 minutes ‘I was the first to go to secondary school in my family’ – Dr Adutwum16 minutes ‘Ghana is ready for business’- Ambassador Victor Smith courts Pacific Northwest investors at Ghana@69 Gala in Seattle22 minutes GoldBod CEO tours royal Ghana Gold Refinery ahead of refining services partnership38 minutes Institute a Grid Expansion Levy now44 minutes Tru-Reset4Growth: Why Ghana must adopt “Big Pushcas” now and revive; The NIB-Nestle Equity Model53 minutes UGCFL26 WEEK 9: Wilmar snatch late winner as Ghana Airports earn first victory55 minutes Claire’s closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs1 hour What Is Wrong with Us? When We Build with Pride but Maintain with Neglect1 hour Ashanti ECG workers demand reinstatement of transferred managers amid worsening infrastructure concerns1 hour