Visually-impaired Dr. Ayamba graduates with a PhD at UCC and receives cash prize of $2,000 from Chancellor of UCC
Dr. Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba
Visually impaired Dr. Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba has graduated with a Ph.D. at UCC and received a cash prize of $2,000 from the Chancellor of UCC.
Dr. Ben Bishop Nyanihorba Ayamba is the first-ever visually impaired to graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
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Dr. Ayamba, whose PhD is in Guidance and Counselling, was part of the 103 PhD candidates who graduated from the UCC at the 7th session of the 56th Congregation.
He received a cash prize of $ 2,000 from Dr. Sir Sam Jonah, the Chancellor of UCC, for achieving the rare feat, which was worthy of commendation.
At a glance: Dr Ayamba
• 1969-77: Had basic education at Salaga Presbyterian School
• 1977-82: Attended Salaga Secondary School
• 1982-84: Bawku Secondary School (Sixth Form)
• 8 August 1995: Involved in a car accident at Dansoman, Accra, losing his sight
• November 1995: Had rehabilitation at the Akropong School for the Blind
• 1996-99: Attended Presbyterian Training College (Certificate A)
• September 1999: Posted by GES to teach at Ntonso L/A JHS in the Kwabre East District, Ashanti Region.
• 2001: Studied BEd. Psychology (Majoring in English) at UCC
• August 2004: Appointed as tutor at Mampong Technical College of Education (MAMTECH)
• 2007: Studied Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Guidance and Counselling
• September 2016: Pursued PhD in Guidance and Counselling
• 31 December 2023: Retired from active service at MAMTECH
• January 2024: Graduated with a PhD at UCC
Credit: UCC
