Zayed Sustainability Prize: Kumasi-Based Islamic SHS Wins Prestigious Award, Gets GH¢2.2 Million
- Sakafia Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi has etched its name in history as the winner of the prestigious 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize
- The award ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and honoured the school’s groundbreaking aquaponics project
- The school was awarded a cash prize of US $150,000, which will be instrumental in advancing its innovative initiatives
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Sakafia Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools category for sub-Saharan Africa.
The award ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the school was awarded a cash prize of US$150,000, equivalent to GH¢2,273,762.18.

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The great news was announced on X by @The Asante Nation, which indicated that this prestigious recognition stems from the school's innovative aquaponics project which is a sustainable farming system that integrates aquaculture (fish farming) with hydroponics (soil-less plant cultivation).

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This approach addresses food security concerns within the school community, promotes environmental stewardship, and empowers students with valuable agricultural skills.
Zayed Sustainability Prize
The Zayed Sustainability Prize, established in honour of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, recognises and rewards impactful and innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges.
Sakafia Islamic SHS's project exemplifies the spirit of this award by demonstrating how education can be seamlessly integrated with environmental responsibility to create a positive impact on the community.
Sakafia Islamic inspires other schools
Students who represented the school beamed with smiles as they received the prestigious award in Abu Dhabi.
With this remarkable achievement, the Sakafia Islamic SHS has made the entire nation proud and now inspires other schools to attain great accomplishments.
See the post below:
Congratulations pour in for Sakafia SHS
Netizens who saw the post about the school's achievement were proud and extended their heartfelt congratulations in the comments section of the post. Many advised the school on how to use the money obtained profitably.
@FaridSalifu wrote:
"With kind of money, they can transform the school to ultra modern institution."
@guyclose00 wrote:
"Wow massive. Congratulations to them."
@SirEvans_1 wrote:
"Congratulations this school is leveling up each and every day."
@Opoku_Philip_ wrote:
"Congratulations."
@Moskiflow wrote:
"Congratulations."
@boyonthestreets wrote:
"150 whattttttt ????"
@Bryt1992 wrote:
"Congrats Sakafia Islamic SHS."
Prempeh College wins National Robotics Contest
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Prempeh College, one of Ghana's prestigious Senior High Schools, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2025 National Robotics Championship (Senior Category).
After competing against other great schools, the school emerged as the overall champion for the said category during the 2025 Robofest. Announcing the great news on social media, @Asante Nation congratulated the institution located in the Ashanti Region.
Prempeh College made its mark at the National Robofest after a remarkable performance. The competition included schools such as Koforidua SHS, Our Lady of Grace School, Mikrobot Academy, and Vine Christian High School. In the end, Prempeh emerged as the Champion for the senior category.
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Source: YEN.com.gh