A compelling story aired on OTEC FM, courtesy of journalist Kwame Agyenim Boateng, alias Nana Kokooto, has had a profound impact on Ghana’s educational landscape.
The narrative of Fauzia, a young woman who secured admission to study medicine but faced daunting financial hurdles, resonated with President John Mahama, influencing his decision to introduce a policy eliminating tuition fees for first-year tertiary students.
Fauzia’s story, collaboratively broadcast by OTEC FM and Channel One TV, highlighted the challenges many Ghanaian students face in pursuing higher education.
The emotional and informative report sparked widespread attention, ultimately catching the eye of President Mahama.
The policy change has opened doors for numerous students.
For Fauzia, it translated into a scholarship covering her six-year medical program.
Her accomplishment was marked by a poignant visit to Nana Kokooto’s office, where she expressed gratitude as a proud medical student. Fauzia also had the honor of meeting President Mahama, a testament to the story’s far-reaching influence.
Kwame Agyenim Boateng (Nana Kokooto) has been recognized for his impactful journalism, receiving an award from the Ashanti Regional chapter of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) for his contributions to media development.
OTEC FM, based in Kumasi, continues to be a prominent voice in Ghanaian media, known for projecting the goodness of the people, region, and country .
