In an insightful interview on the Daily Hustle Worldwide Show with CEO and founder of SVTV Africa, DJ Nyaami, Lizzy, a midwife and farmer based in Takoradi, made several revealing statements about her career, personal life, and ambitions.
Hailing from the Eastern Region of Ghana, Lizzy has called Takoradi home for the past four years.
Her journey in healthcare began in 2003 as a ward assistant. She later pursued her passion for midwifery at Attibie Midwifery School and started working at Akwatia St. Dominic Government Hospital.
Lizzy spent 14 years in Akwatia before moving to Tema, where she worked at Sakumono and the International Maritime Hospital.
In 2021, she relocated to Takoradi, where she continues her work in midwifery.
Lizzy takes immense pride in her profession, having helped deliver over 200 babies safely.
Despite the challenges of midwifery, which can
be emotionally and physically taxing, she is deeply committed to ensuring the well-being of both mother and child.
She shared the difficulties midwives face, including situations where mothers resist giving birth, or refuse Cesarean sections even when necessary.
Coming from a modest background, Lizzy is the eldest child in her family and has faced numerous financial hurdles throughout her life.
She revealed that in addition to her nursing career, she has always found ways to supplement her income.
From selling bread and fried eggs, second-hand clothing, and ice cream to farming and rearing goats, Lizzy’s side hustles have helped support her journey. She has also sold jewelry to students while in high school.
However, Lizzy acknowledges the low salaries for nurses in Ghana, which have prompted her to explore side businesses.
Despite the challenges, she believes that cutting down on unnecessary expenses can help alleviate the financial strain.
Looking toward the future, Lizzy aspires to travel abroad and work as a nurse.
However, she recognizes the barriers posed by financial limitations.
Her dreams extend beyond nursing, as she also has a keen interest in large-scale farming.
She believes that with the right resources, Ghana can become self-sufficient in farming, eliminating the need for imports like chicken.
She explained that no man likes to shoulder all the burdens alone, especially when a woman does not contribute financially.
In her view, living in Takoradi is much more expensive than in Tema or Accra, with market prices often inflated when vendors recognize government workers.
Lizzy also spoke about the challenges of the poultry industry, which she ventured into despite being discouraged by others.
Her perseverance paid off, as she successfully sold all 100 of her chickens during the Christmas season.
As Lizzy continues her journey, her story serves as an inspiration to many.
Over 200 women have safely delivered under her care, and her passion for both nursing and farming continues to drive her forward.
She remains hopeful for the future and the possibility of contributing to Ghana’s agricultural growth.
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