Dormaahene Gifts UENR Valedictorian a Brand New Car, Video of Colourful Ceremony Evokes Joy
- Osaagyefo Dr Agyemang Badu, Paramount Chief of Dormaa, has rewarded the best graduating student of Univeristy of Energy and Allied Sciences (UENR) with a new car
- According to him, the award was to encourage and inspire staff and continuing students to strive towards achieving academic excellence
- Scores of netizens have taken to various social media to congratulate the valedictorian and commend the Paramount Chief for his impressive initiative
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The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Council, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Agyemang Badu II, has rewarded the valedictorian of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Ms Jennifer Addo, with a brand-new car.
According to the Paramount Chief, the award was in fulfilment of a promise he had made earlier to the university to recognise students who excelled in their academic pursuits
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The brand-new Toyota Levin Hybrid was presented to Ms Addo during a brief ceremony on the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) campus in Sunyani.
The Chemistry student graduated with a first-class degree and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.95. She was also presented with a cash prize of Ghc 5000.
Speaking at the brief event, Osagyefo Dr Agyemang Badu II, who also serves as Chairman of the university’s Council, urged other students to draw inspiration from Ms Addo’s impressive achievement and strive to replicate it. He said:
"This award is to encourage every other student to look up to you and take inspiration from the impressive feat you have achieved and do same. That way, we all will achieve the success we want."
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The gesture was warmly received by members of staff and the entire student body, who described it as a strong motivation to strive for academic excellence.
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Reactions to the gesture by Osaagyefo Agyemang Badu
Scores of people have taken to various social media, particularly X, to share kind words with the valedictorian, Ms Addo and also commend the Paramount Chief for his impressive initiative. YEN.com.gh has compiled a list of the comments below.
The New Ghana commented:
"After this gesture, other schools will consider mentioning UENR in their debates."
Travel and see noted:
"Somebody made a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0 at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). I understand the Vice Chancelor only gave him Ghc 1000."
Pontifex Maximus said:
"When excellence is recognised and rewarded, it becomes enough motivation in itself. Kudos to Dormahene."
Flame commented:
"Nana has done very well with this inspiring award. This is the way to go."
Kwame01 noted:
"You people are abusing the word brand new, everything is brand new now."
Tesla opined:
"This is impressive and must be emulated by other traditional leaders."
UCC ranked best university in Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the University of Cape Coast has been ranked as the best university in Ghana by the US News and World Report Global University Rankings.
The US News and World Report Global Universities Rankings covered nearly 2,250 universities across the globe.
Source: YEN.com.gh
