KNUST: Second-Year Student Abena Oteng-Abayie Wins Bronze At 2023 Commonwealth Essay Competition
- A second-year KNUST student has won a bronze medal at the 2023 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition
- Abena Oteng-Abayie received the honour after placing third in the prestigious contest and putting Ghana on the world map again
- Students of the Kumasi-based institution and online users have reacted to her astounding achievement
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Abena Oteng-Abayie, a second-year Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) student, has emerged as a bronze medalist at the 2023 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition.
The BSc Chemical Engineering learner clinched the third position out of 34,924 contestants who participated from 50 African countries.
Source: Twitter
Oteng-Abayie has received praises from online users after Voice of KNUST (@VOICE_of_KNUST) made public the achievement via Twitter, now X.
She appeared in a dress and long braids in the photo accompanying the post. Her look featured a broad smile.
See the post below:
How young students and Ghanaians reacted to the achievement of Abena Oteng-Abayie
Many could not hide their excitement as they lavished her with praises for winning the Queen's prize.
@bmessknust stated:
A big win for KNUST.
@knust_gesa commented:
Congratulations to Abena Oteng-Abayie.
@a_derll said:
Congratulations to her!
@FayahWanny posted:
Congratulations to her.
@AgentOfLaugh7 reacted:
Congratulations to her.
@themenaoye mentioned:
Congratulations, girl.
@MensahN2000 commented:
Congrats, my dear lady.
@Owuraqu_filip indicated:
Wow, congratulations, Abena.
@precious_fosu said:
Congratulations, sweet sister… always making the Oteng family proud.
@KKY230 indicated:
Where are the Legon people? Have they seen what going to a good school feels like? Brains are working at Tech.
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YEN.com.gh has compiled photos and videos of how many of these celebrities slayed and dazzled in their various looks.
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