2026 POST-UTME EXAM: One of the most painful things is passing JAMB but still missing admission because of Post-UTME. Don’t let poor preparation cost you your admission this year. Join the ALLSCHOOL POST-UTME Online Lesson and prepare the right way to beat your school’s departmental cut-off mark!
ENROLL NOW

Sharp Sharp: Gain DIRECT ENTRY Admission into any Nigerian University to STUDY ANY COURSE of your choice. NO JAMB | LOW FEES. Registration is in Progress. Interested? WhatsApp / Call: 0706 664 6818 or CLICK HERE

Gain Sure Admission into Mass Com, Computer Sci & Business Admin via Master Builder Institute. Cut-Off Mark: 100.
APPLY NOW

Grass to Grace: Village Boy Becomes Chartered Accountant, Inspires Many with His Short Story

By • March 6, 2023 • Schools Gist

Cursory: A LinkedIn user named Dickson Assan recounted how he struggled in the past before he made his stellar achievements on social media. In a post that has inspired many and received praise from his followers, Assan encouraged individuals to cherish their paths.

A LinkedIn user named Dickson Assan has encouraged individuals to strive to succeed despite their circumstances by sharing his humble beginnings and accomplishments on social media.

Assan, the first of ten siblings, was raised in a farming community and attended village schools for his early education.

He claimed that he graduated from basic school as a prefect and earned an overall BECE score of 8 at a country school.

Sharing his story on LinkedIn, he wrote:

  • * Born in a farm village. 1st of 10 siblings.
  • * Attended village schools.
  • * Boys prefect throughout basic school.
  • * Obtained aggregate 8 in BECE in a village school.
  • * Did Science in SHS but had aggregate 16 (terrible ????)
  • * Changed from Science to Business in University.
  • * Graduated with 1st class degree in accounting.
  • * Scholarship student (Finalist) of the Institute of Chartered Accountant Ghana.
  • * To be husband (watch out ????????????).
  • * Accountant with over 8 years experience.
  • *Soon PhD candidate ????

Glory be to God for how far He has brought us. Be encouraged this morning that you can make it no matter your background.

Appreciate the journey of others but NEVER fail to accept yourself. Gratitude over ingratitude all day!

Netizens touched by his story said:

Daniel Nomo posted: I can perfectly relate. Congrats and more wins, my village brother. You are more significant than you thought.

Kofi Oteng – Mensah Martinson said: Keep going, Sir; God is not done with you yet.

Binanpur Thomas Jabal reacted: My role model is entirely relative to my story. I wish you all the best.

NashBee said: Keep Rising.

Joseph Kwame Konney posted: I am impacted, Sir. Appreciating yourself is one of the ideal things to success. Thanks.

Mavis Owusua Amoako commented: Very inspiring. You make life so beautiful even when it gets tough.

Dickson Assan replied: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt. 5:14–16.).

Read Also: Boy from a Poor Family Destroys School’s History, Becomes First Student to get Straight A’s In WAEC Result

ALLSCHOOL TEAM

Stories You Shouldn't Have Missed:

Join Our 500,000+ Community:

Thank you so much for reading. We will appreciate it if you share this with your loved ones.

Scroll to Top