A 32-year old visually-impaired mother is smiling all the way to the University of Cape Coast to further her education, thanks to the benevolence of her former school mates.

Old students of Okuapeman Senior High School have donated three thousand Ghana cedis to Adisa Nyankey to enable her to pay her school fees.

She had resorted to begging to cater for herself and her son whilst keeping alive her dream of pursuing education to the highest level after her blind lover impregnated and abandoned her.

Members of the 1987 and 1999/2000-year groups of Okuapeman SHS say they were touched by the sad story of Adissa who has admission to pursue a 4-year Bachelor of Education programme.

She has over the years combined singing with begging in order to earn a living for herself and her child.

Adissa went through a painful love experience after a blind man she trusted deserted her when she became pregnant because the man claimed they would give birth to a blind child.

She first shared her story on Luv FM’s Emotional Rescue, a segment on Metropolitan Mix Show hosted by Anita Akua Kyerewaa Kuma.

“It’s a happy time. It has been a marvelous [experience]…I could even speak to some of my mates which I thought [was not possible],” an elated Adissa said.

The 1987 year group has already endeared itself to many on the Okuapeman SHS campus as it funds construction of a 50-bed capacity dormitory, furnishing of the school’s computer library and also awards students in Arts, Business and Science each with a laptop

President of the group, Michael Adjei-Djan, promised the group’s continued support in the education of the visually impaired mother of one.

“You have to teach people to fish and not give them fish. The lady obviously needs help. If you are going to give her money, you will not be sure what use she will put it to.   I was born in a village and through education I have come this far.  I believe that when you give education to somebody, it’s not an adventure that will go to waste”, Mr Adjei-Gyan explained.

Adissa is remembered by her classmates for her singing exploits but she doesn’t want to be reminded of her past.

For her, she is leaping from a begging career to greater academic laurels.

“It wasn’t my wish to do it (begging) and even if I’m doing it, I feel sad. I feel bad; I feel ignored but now I won’t beg again,” Adissa has said.