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He Lost His Legs but Built a Wheelchair Company — The Story of Barnabas Nomo, Goliath Robotics

The Peswa Season 1 Episode 45

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From a young boy fascinated by machines to the founder of Goliath Robotics, Ghana’s first locally manufacturing wheelchair company — Barnabas Nomo’s journey is a masterclass in grit, innovation, and purpose.

In this episode of The Peswa Podcast, Barnabas opens up about his humble beginnings, the spark that ignited his love for engineering, and the bold vision behind building assistive technology right here in Africa.

He takes us inside the challenges of starting a robotics company with limited resources, his breakthrough moment during the pandemic, and what it really takes to turn a simple idea into a movement that’s transforming lives.

👉 Tune in to hear:
•The childhood story that shaped his obsession with machines
•How he turned adversity into innovation
•The mission behind Goliath Robotics and the future of African tech innovation

🎧 Watch, be inspired, and rethink what’s possible when vision meets resilience.

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