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WAEC Awards: PRESEC-Legon student grabs best business student prize
March 14, 2026
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WAEC Awards: PRESEC-Legon student grabs best business student prize

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  • Eric Aduamoah, a former student of PRESEC-Legon, has been named West Africa’s Best Business Student at the WAEC Distinction Awards.
  • He earned this recognition for being the top-performing candidate in Business during the WASSCE for School Candidates across the sub-region.
  • Aduamoah, currently studying at the University of Ghana, achieved A1 grades in all subjects he sat for.
  • His prizes included the cedi equivalent of US$400 from Ghana WAEC, GH¢10,000 from Manjigo Company Limited, a laptop, and a dictionary.
  • PRESEC-Legon also received a commemorative plaque, further solidifying its reputation for academic excellence.

Why This Matters

This achievement underscores the high caliber of academic talent and the quality of secondary education in Ghana, particularly at institutions like PRESEC-Legon. It serves as a significant source of national pride and an inspiration for students and schools nationwide to strive for excellence, potentially elevating overall educational standards and human capital development. Such recognition enhances Ghana's standing as a producer of top academic performers in the West African sub-region.

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