Ghana emerged as the star of the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) recent International Excellence Awards for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a ceremony held last Tuesday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ghanaian students swept all three top awards.
The remarkable achievers hail from St. James Seminary Senior High School, further cementing the institution’s reputation for academic excellence. With a total of 2,327,342 students from the five WAEC member countries participating in the 2023 WASSCE, Ghana’s feat stands out even more impressively.
The ceremony was a moment of national pride, with Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), extending his heartfelt congratulations to the winners. He noted Ghana’s consistent success in the competition, highlighting that the country secured two out of the top three spots last year and completed a clean sweep this year.
Let’s meet the Ghanaian heroes:
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Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton (St. James Seminary)
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Dzandu Selorm (Labone Senior High School)
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Daniel Asenso-Gyambibi (St. James Seminary)
Amo-Kodieh Leonard Kofi Marton, addressing the audience, radiated pride as he acknowledged being named the overall best student of the 2023 WASSCE. He attributed his success to unwavering dedication to academic excellence, emphasizing his commitment to pushing intellectual boundaries, embracing challenges, and thriving in diverse learning environments.
Expressing gratitude, Amo-Kodieh extended heartfelt appreciation to the government and all stakeholders whose support played a pivotal role in his achievement. He emphasized, “Their immense support was instrumental in turning this path to success into a reality.”
In a collective voice representing all awardees, he expressed profound gratitude to the government, GES, Ministry of Education, WAEC, and their families. Each entity, he stressed, played an indispensable role in shaping their educational journey.
