Nestlé Ghana Limited has rewarded 52 outstanding students who excelled in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) with laptops, medals, plaques, sashes and a year’s supply of Nestlé products at the 2026 President’s Independence Day Awards ceremony.
The awards ceremony, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, celebrated students who demonstrated exceptional academic performance in the previous academic year. The event was addressed by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
The awards are organised annually by the Presidency to recognise brilliant students across the country and encourage academic excellence among young learners.
Speaking at the ceremony, Madam Salome Azevedo, Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana Limited, congratulated the award winners and praised their dedication and discipline.
“Today we celebrate the remarkable achievements of young people who represent the hope and future of our society,” she said, adding that their success was a source of pride for their families, schools and communities.
Through its MILO brand, Nestlé Ghana partnered with the Ministry of Education to support the awards scheme, reaffirming the company’s commitment to promoting education and youth development in the country.
Madam Azevedo noted that the recognition of students from both public and private schools, including those with visual and hearing impairments, highlighted the importance of inclusiveness in education.
She added that celebrating academic excellence contributed to national development and aligned with the theme of this year’s Independence celebration, “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.”
Encouraging the students to continue striving for success, she said their achievements should inspire others to pursue their dreams and make meaningful contributions to society.
She also urged young girls to remain confident in their ambitions and continue breaking barriers, noting that their aspirations and achievements were vital to the country’s progress.
