The School of Economics has awarded forty-six (46) students at its 2025 Dean’s Awards ceremony.

In all, fifteen (15) Level 200 students, eight (8) Level 300, and nine (9) Level 400 students were awarded at the event held by the School to recognise and motivate high-performing students who obtained first-class results at the end of each academic year.

Special awards were given to Desmond Dela Doh (MPhil Economics), with a CGPA of 3.0385, and Price Opoku (PhD Economics), with a CGPA of 2.6667.

Prof. Mark Armah and Madam Winifred Minnow Quansah were also honoured for their significant contributions to the School.

Speaking as the Guest Speaker at the ceremony, the Deputy Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank Plc, Prof. Ferdinand Ahiakpor, congratulated the awardees and encouraged them not to rest on their oars.

He urged graduates to be clear about their goals and aspirations to achieve them.

He said that through determination and commitment, not only could they surmount challenges with confidence and clarity but also achieve greatness and positively impact the lives of others and society at large.

Some students and guests at the event

He urged students to prioritise good character at all stages of their lives.

Prof. Ahiakpor further advised students to continue the School’s tradition of moral excellence, which had shaped many great individuals globally.

He stressed the positive impact of technology on communication, learning, and interaction.

The Deputy Managing Director emphasised the need to embrace digital transformation, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to equip students with essential 21st-century skills.

The Dean of the School of Economics, Prof. James Atta Peprah, for his part, highlighted some successes and achievements chalked up by the School over the academic year.

He expressed appreciation to the faculty and administrative staff of the School for their support throughout the academic year.

Prof. Peprah congratulated the students and encouraged other students whose names did not appear on the Dean’s list to put in their best effort for the academic year ahead.

Prof. Ahiakpor, on behalf of ADB PLC, presented a cheque for 10,000 Cedis to the School.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC