Benjamin Okyere, Best Second-Year Student at KNUST 2025 Vice Chancellor’s Student Excellence Awards
- Benjamin Okyere was named the Overall Best Second-Year Student at the 2025 VC's Student Excellence Awards
- Okyere also earned the title of Overall Best First-Year Student in 2024, showcasing his consistent academic excellence
- Ampong Akwasi Ntedwa succeeded Okyere as the Overall Best First-Year Student at the 2025 awards with a CWA of 91.22
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has crowned Benjamin Okyere as the Overall Best Second-Year Student at the 2025 Vice Chancellor’s Student Excellence Awards.
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Benjamin Okyere, a second-year student pursuing Business Administration, achieved a remarkable Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 88.87. This was an additional feat to his list of achievements.
This prestigious recognition follows Okyere’s outstanding performance as the Overall Best First-Year Student in 2024. That year, he earned a CWA of 91.06.
His consistent academic excellence has set him apart, showcasing his dedication to his studies and his unwavering commitment to achieving top results.
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The Vice Chancellor’s Student Excellence Awards, which celebrate academic brilliance among KNUST students, recognised Okyere’s contributions as a model of excellence in the Business Administration department.
Benjamin, thanks to his achievements, has become an inspiration to his peers who aspire to reach similar heights of academic success. The school's administration celebrated him on various social media platforms.
Who succeeded Benjamin in his first year?
In addition to Okyere’s success, one Ampong Akwasi Ntedwa has been named the Overall Best First-Year Student at the 2025 KNUST Vice Chancellor’s Student Excellence Awards.
Ntedwa is a first-year Electrical and Electronics Engineering student from the College of Engineering. He earned a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 91.22, beating Benjamin's 2024 record by 0.16.
The university also celebrated his performance on its various online platforms.
Ghanaians celebrate Benjamin Okyere's academic achievements
YEN.com.gh collected some reactions from Ghanaians. Many applauded his results and academic achievements. Some of the comments are below.
Enoch Agyei Bawuah commented:
"Congratulations 🎉👍 bro. Overall Best Graduating Student of KNUST, 61st Congratulation in 2027."
Ing Philemon Lincolnz said:
"Congrats bro. From St.Peters R/C Basic -Tema Newtown to St. Augustine's College, Cape Coast we are proud of you. 🔥🔥"
Michael Towner wrote:
"What an incredible achievement, Benjamin! You're a shining example of excellence and perseverance. Keep reaching for the stars! 🌟"
Augustine B. Acquah commented:
"Be the overall best when graduating."
Talent Atsah-Nunyawu commented:
"Bro do wild and go back to 90. You'd be valedictorian at the end. Good luck."
KNUST first-class graduate starts shawarma business
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a KNUST first-class Statistics graduate, Emmanuel Danquah, started a shawarma stand near campus, surprising many online.
His story trended under #RxPATOA, a challenge that showed the gap between what people study and what they end up doing.
Ghanaians who saw his business and advertisement praised his resilience, calling him an example of adapting to economic realities with courage and creativity.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
