Former Radio Univers Volunteer and visually impaired student Ephraim Ayeh Oracca-Tetteh from the Department of Philosophy and Classics has made history by being named the valedictorian of the College of Humanities, achieving an impressive final grade point average (FGPA) of 4.0.
This remarkable announcement was shared by the College Registrar, Mr. Benedict Ofosu Adjei,during the introduction of the valedictorian at the university’s congregation who acknowledged his success as an undefigable one.
Mr. Benedict Ofosu Adjei announced,
“Our valedictorian for this afternoon congregation ceremony is Mr. Ephraim Aye, Uraka Tete. He’s graduating on top of his cohort with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Classics and with a final grade point average of 4.0; perfect score. When I say he’s graduating on top of his cohort, I really mean on top of not just his cohort, but he has made a great history at the University of Ghana, possibly in all the other universities in Ghana. On the behalf of the Vice Chancellor, per records it’s been ten years and we are yet to have another student with a perfect score like Ephraim.”
Delivering the valedictorian speech during the second session of the Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Congregation, Ephraim inspired his fellow students to reach for greater heights in their academic pursuits, reflecting on his journey as a vision realized; that one day he would shake hands with the Vice Chancellor.
“I vividly remember being informed that I had been given or had been admitted to study Political Science, Philosophy and Classic, and Archaelogy. At the time, I barely understood what any of these subjects entailed. However, we took up the challenge, grew love for these disciplines, and today we celebrate the fruit of our labour. Our resilience has been tested in many ways but the dream for me was to one day shake the hands of the Vice-Chancellor, a dream that is being realised today,” he stated.
About Ephraim
Ephraim Ayeh Oracca-Tetteh is a determined young visionary person whose academic journey has been marked by resilience and excellence. He gained admission to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to study Painting and Sculpture, but due to deteriorating eyesight from a health condition, he had to redirect his educational path. This led him to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Philosophy & Classics, and Archaeology.
Achievements
Among Ephraim’s many achievements are winning the Alumni Prize for Best Level 200 Humanities Student at the 2021/2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards and amassing the first prize in a regional visual arts quiz competition in 2017 whilst during his time in the St. Thomas Aquinas SHS.
Leadership Experiences
Ephraim also served as Organising Secretary and Public Relations Officer for the Campus Association of Students with Special Needs and co-ordinated academic initiatives for student organisations. He also volunteered with Radio Univers and served as a facilitator for a joint project by the Ghana Education Service, T-TEL and KTI, training senior high school teachers in using technology to maximize teaching.
Future Ambitions
Ephraim’s passion for assistive technology, cognitive science and advocacy drives his aspirations to become an academic in Philosophy and Law, with a focus on human rights and inclusion. He attributes his success to family support, mentorship and financial aid from institutions like the Scholarship Secretariat.
Story By: Fauzia Salim| univers.ug.edu.gh
