Fifty-two brilliant students from across all 16 regions of Ghana were honored at this year’s President’s Independence Awards ceremony in Accra in recognition of their outstanding academic performance in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination.
The awards ceremony, themed “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” was held at the Accra International Conference Centre and attended by dignitaries including Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Ministers of State including the Deputy Minister for Education Hon. Clement Apaak, heads of security agencies, members of the diplomatic community, parents, teachers, the Director General of the Ghana Education Service Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, among others.
The 52 awardees comprise 32 students from public schools, 16 from private schools, and two students each with visual or hearing impairments. These brilliant students represent some of the nation’s brightest young minds.
In her keynote address, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang congratulated the honorees and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence in both academics and character.
“The theme for this year’s award reflects the values we cherish in Ghana’s education – dedication to learning, respect for laid down rules, and faith in the potential of our children,” she said.
She applauded everyone who supported the students’ journey, including parents, guardians, and teachers, and also commended Nestlé Ghana for more than thirty years of consistent support for the awards programme, which has helped nurture young talent across the country.
Deputy Minister of Education Clement Apaak stated that the regional representation of the students demonstrates excellence and inclusivity.
“The regional representation of the students signifies excellence and inclusivity, reflecting a careful and deliberate selection process designed to ensure fairness in the system,” he said.
Salomé Azevedo, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana Ltd., also congratulated the winners and described the 52 award recipients as “symbols of hope and the future of any nation.” She noted that their success stories reflect discipline, perseverance, and excellence.
Ms. Azevedo further encouraged the students, particularly young girls, to remain focused, dream boldly, and continue pushing boundaries. She urged young women to break barriers and pursue ambitious goals as the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day.
For more than three decades, Nestlé Ghana Ltd. has partnered with the Presidency, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to support the President’s Independence Day Awards programme, which promotes academic excellence and inclusive education nationwide.
As part of this year’s award package, each student received a prize bundle including a laptop computer, a year’s supply of Nestlé products, Nestlé souvenirs, a plaque, and a certificate signed by the President of Ghana.
These prizes, together with tours and mentorship activities organised for the finalists, highlight Nestlé’s continued commitment to motivating the next generation of leaders through education and opportunity.
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