•Sandra Aguebor Photo: Sun News Publishing

Woman of the Sun Index

It was a bright day and dignitaries took turn to applaud the lady mechanic’s latest initiative. It was a milestone and many were amazed that 50 young girls had completed the first stage of their training.

The milestone achievement piloted by the indefatigable Sandra Aguebor was commendable. As soon as the master of ceremony announced the presence of mother of the rave of the moment, Madam Patricia Aguebor, she instantly became the cynosure of all eyes.

You could see happiness deeply etched deeply on her face. Her joy knew no bounds. As soon as you ask her what the day mean to her, she smiles once broadly.
Aguebor’s smiles tell it all. She is not only a happy woman, but also fulfilled mother.

"I kicked against her being what she is today initially but I thank God that my husband, her father saw the potentialities in her and gave her the right encouragement to pursue and fulfill her dream.
" I thank God for everything, now I am fulfilled as a mother because she has become a shinning example and our breadwinner".

Aguebor further narrated how little Sandra fought to achieve her dream in life." I have a boy and four girls; She is number three. It all started one morning in 1985, to be precise. She woke up early and told me that she dreamt that some "white men" were giving her spanners to work on vehicles. I told her to go and tell her father because I didn’t believe her then".

Though Aguebor discouraged her daughter for a while, she later realized that the girl was serious about it. "I remember that I advised her against being a mechanic, that the job was only meant for the men. She insisted that she wanted to become a mechanic and kept on telling me that she could be destined to be a great female mechanic. Now, I am enjoying the actualization of that dream".

Gradually, things worked out well. The old woman realized that it was a call and allowed her daughter to achieve her dream. "Actually, it was her father that eventually encouraged her to be a mechanic by fixing her up as an apprentice with someone. Now, I can say that I am proud to be mother of the first female mechanic in the country. She has made me proud. I have no regret whatsoever. I have another auto mechanic in the house; Sandra also trained her. She is now in London, working with the training she had been given," she confesses.