A level 100 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, David Nii Commey Ankrah has been adjudged the Best Performing Candidate in West Africa for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.
David Nii Commey Ankrah, a past student of Hope College, Gomoa Fetteh, emerged as the overall top performer for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) organised examination in the sub-region.
At the WASSCE Distinction Awards ceremony held in Monrovia, Liberia, from 16th to 19th March 2025, he was presented with the prestigious First Prize for International Excellence for his exceptional results.
David Nii Commey Ankrah
In further recognition of his academic excellence, David was honoured by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, during a meeting with members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) on 9th April 2025 at the Sunyani Technical University.
David Nii Commey Ankrah and other award winners with the Director General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis (seated-middle) and other dignitaries
This remarkable achievement is a reflection of David’s dedication and academic excellence. The University of Cape Coast and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in particular, is proud to be associated with David and commend him for the outstanding performance.