Former NSMQ contestant Francis Tetteh pursuing Ph.D. in Canada dies of cancer

Emmanuel Tornyi 15:40 - 19 April 2021

Francis Tetteh

Francis Tetteh, a Ghanaian student and a graduate at the <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/family-of-knust-student-nurse-who-threatened-to-burn-down-supreme-court-begs-for/bpzrdph">Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology</a> who is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Canada has passed away.

The former contestant at the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) for Chemu Senior High School passed away in Toronto, Canada after battling with cancer.

He died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the age of 27.

Francis Tetteh

He completed his Bachelor of Science degree with First Class (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering at the KNUST and graduated as the best student.

Francis was reportedly diagnosed with cancer a year ago, and he has been unwell since the incident occurred and was undergoing treatment.