In the bustling streets of Techiman’s central business district, a young man known as “Doctor H2O” is turning heads—not just for his unique marketing strategy, but for the powerful message behind his hustle.
Chophel Daniel, a 20-year-old level 500 Doctor of Optometry student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been selling sachet water to support his education and ease the financial burden on his parents.
With a plate in hand and a courteous approach, Daniel serves his customers with professionalism and humility. He began selling water in 2019 after completing senior high school and has continued ever since, using the proceeds to fund his university admission and upkeep.
“This is what I’ve been doing to support my parents since 2019,” Daniel shared. “Since I completed SHS in 2021, this has been how I raised money to buy my admission form. I mostly feel shy, but my profit is always worth more than any form of mockery,” said confidently.
Initially ridiculed by some peers, Daniel remained focused. His resilience has not only kept him in school but also turned him into a role model for many young people.
To inspire other youth, he travels across various markets in Ghana selling water and preaching dignity in labor. He urges young people to find honest means to support their families and avoid shortcuts such as fraud and crime.
“I try my best to preach to the youth to be more productive in supporting their parents rather than pulling guns and frauding people,” he said.
Looking beyond his own struggles, Daniel has a bold vision for the future: to establish a water production company that will provide clean drinking water to Ghanaians while creating employment for street youth.
“I yearn to build my own water production company to create jobs for the youth and help curb unemployment,” he said.
Though selling water is a common sight, Daniel’s exceptional customer service and dignified approach have made his story stand out. His dream, passion, and determination are a reminder that no job is too small when driven by purpose.
