A level 100 student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, David Nii Commey Ankrah has been adjudged the Best Performing Candidate in West Africa for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.

David Nii Commey Ankrah, a past student of Hope College, Gomoa Fetteh, emerged as the overall top performer for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) organised examination in the sub-region.

At the WASSCE Distinction Awards ceremony  held in Monrovia, Liberia, from 16th to 19th March 2025, he was presented with the prestigious First Prize for International Excellence for his exceptional results. 

In further recognition of his academic excellence, David was honoured by the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, during a meeting with members of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) on 9th April 2025 at the Sunyani Technical University.

This remarkable achievement is a reflection of David’s dedication and academic excellence. The University of Cape Coast, together with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, is proud to be associated with him and commend him for the outstanding performance.