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Ghanian Journalist Exposes Harsh Realities Of African P12 Migration In New Book
A 74-page book, “Beyond the Greener Pastures”, has been launched in Accra, Ghana, chronicling the lives of five Ghanaian friends who migrated to the UK in search of better opportunities. The book, authored by journalist and advocate Nana Ama Adu-Kwapong, explores the aspirations and harsh realities of skilled African migrants seeking better lives abroad.
The book is based on AduKwapong’s Master of Science (MSc) Dissertation at the London School of Economics & Political Science in 2006, which focused on the work of skilled migrant women in the UK. Her research uncovered a troubling trend of Ghanaian women with advanced qualifications working in low-skilled jobs unrelated to their education.
The launch was attended by government officials, academics, friends, and the public. The book’s chapters touch on stories of women who left promising careers in Ghana to work in customer service roles in the UK, highlighting the prevalent issue of skills mismatch among migrants.
Other narratives include a Ghanaian nurse who became homeless and sought asylum after arriving in the UK, and a Central African gentleman who spent 22 years as an illegal migrant before finally receiving his indefinite leave to remain, only to pass away shortly thereafter.
Adu-Kwapong cautioned against purchasing one-way tickets with no plans to return home, adding that many such migrants often ended up regretting their decision. She also warned against the belief that financial success could be achieved only overseas.
Dr. Stephen Opata, Head of Risk, Foreign Reserves Management at the Bank of Ghana, questioned why the youth were leaving the country to seek opportunities abroad despite the challenges they faced getting there. He emphasized the importance of having the right skills to work globally while living in Ghana.
Dr. Opata recommended the book as a must-read for young people planning to leave the country for better opportunities, as it helps them navigate complexities and potential pitfalls.
“Beyond the Greener Pastures” sheds light on the harsh realities of life as a migrant, touching on themes of faith, sacrifice, and the stark realities of life as a migrant.
Ghana Launches Book On Harsh Realities Of African Migrants: “Beyond the Greener Pastures”
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