The Vice-President of Ghana, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has presented awards to 52 outstanding students at this year’s President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The students, selected from all 16 regions, were recognised for their exceptional performance in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination. The awardees included 32 students from public schools, 16 from private schools, as well as two visually impaired and two hearing-impaired students.
The awards form part of activities marking Ghana’s Independence Anniversary under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.” The initiative aims to celebrate academic excellence and encourage students nationwide to pursue educational success.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed concern about rising cases of examination malpractice, vandalism and indiscipline in some schools, warning that such behaviours undermine national progress.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening discipline, guidance and counselling systems, and improving inclusive education across the country.
The event was organised by the Ghana Education Service under the Ministry of Education Ghana, in partnership with Nestlé Ghana Limited.