The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) has honoured twenty-eight (28) outstanding students at the 6th Prof. David Darko Obiri Dean’s Award Ceremony for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

The event, held under the theme “Excellence with Impact: Turning Academic Brilliance into Leadership, Innovation, and Service,” brought together students, faculty, and invited guests to celebrate exceptional academic performance and personal growth within the School.

The Dean’s Award Ceremony, held annually, recognises students who have distinguished themselves academically across all levels. The awards comprised cash prizes, plaques, and certificates, presented under various categories including Best-Performing Male Student, Best-Performing Female Student, Overall Best Student, Second and Third Best Students in Class, and Most Improved Student.

Address by the Dean

In his address, the Dean of the School, Prof. Ernest Obese, commended the awardees for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. He emphasised that academic success is built on discipline and consistency, and urged students to continue striving for higher standards. He further encouraged those who were not recognised this year to remain focused, expressing optimism that future ceremonies would celebrate their achievements.

Keynote Address

Delivering the keynote address, the immediate past Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, congratulated the award recipients and highlighted the crucial role pharmacy plays in delivering quality healthcare. She advised the student-pharmacists to uphold professional and ethical standards, noting that their competence and integrity would directly impact patient safety and national health outcomes.

Remarks from Awardees

Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Mr. George Dutu Jnr, Overall Best Student for Level 300, expressed appreciation to the Dean and School Management for fostering a supportive academic environment. He also acknowledged lecturers and peers for their encouragement and collaboration.

Mr. Owuraku Antwi Koranteng, Most Improved Student for Level 400, encouraged colleagues to use their time on campus wisely, remain consistent in their studies, and pursue continuous self-improvement.

List of Awardees and Categories

Plaque Awards

Level 100

• Best Male Student: Ankrah, David Nii Commey – Plaque
• Best Female Student: Sekyi, Esther – Plaque
• Overall Best Student: Ankrah, David Nii Commey – Plaque

Level 200

• Best Male Student: Atanga, David – Plaque
• Best Female Student: Baah, Shantel Abena Yeboawa – Plaque
• Overall Best Student: Atanga, David – Plaque

Level 300

• Best Male Student: Dutu, George Jnr – Plaque
• Best Female Student: Amezah, Sophia Elinam – Plaque
• Overall Best Student: Dutu, George Jnr – Plaque

Level 400

• Best Male Student: Israel Kwabi Otchere – Plaque
• Best Female Student: Grace Naa Lamiley Mills – Plaque
• Overall Best Student: Grace Naa Lamiley Mills – Plaque

Level 500

• Best Male Student: Karikari Justice Gyabaa – Plaque
• Best Female Student: Victory Chinedum – Plaque
• Overall Best Student: Victory Chinedum – Plaque

Certificate Awards

Level 100

• 2nd Best Student: Esther Sekyi – Certificate
• 3rd Best Student: Phyllis Yeboah Armah – Certificate

Level 200

• 2nd Best Student: Jethro Dwuma Adusei – Certificate
• 3rd Best Student: Shantel Abena Yeboawa Baah – Certificate

Level 300

• 2nd Best Student: Felix Osei Owusu – Certificate
• 3rd Best Student: Benjamin Wilfred Gyapong – Certificate
• Most Improved Student: Panyin Benfoah Donkor Mensah – Certificate

Level 400

• 2nd Best Student: Israel Kwabi Otchere – Certificate
• 3rd Best Student: Andrews Doe Tetteh-Wayoe – Certificate
• Most Improved Student: Owuraku Antwi Koranteng – Certificate

Level 500

• 2nd Best Student: Justice Gyabaa Karikari – Certificate
• 3rd Best Student: Felix Ofori – Certificate
• Most Improved Student: Jawcell Yeboah – Certificate

The 6th Prof. David Darko Obiri Dean’s Award Ceremony reaffirmed SoPPS’ commitment to recognising merit, encouraging healthy academic competition, and nurturing competent, ethical, and forward-looking pharmacy professionals dedicated to service and innovation