At the 2nd Serasa Foundation Annual Educational Excellence Awards 2026, three young students distinguished themselves through outstanding academic performance, emerging as the Best Overall Students in the Odoben Circuits, each with an impressive aggregate of 8.

They are Nora Constance Mbadila of Grassland International School, Audrine Asiedu Botwey  and Sharifa Nafiw Abdul of Odoben Islamic School.

Their remarkable performance earned them recognition at the awards ceremony, where each student received a medal, citation, trunk, mattress and a GH¢1,000 cash prize in recognition of their academic excellence.

Nora Constance Mbadila, a student of Grassland International School, was among the three students who recorded aggregate 8 to emerge as an overall best student in the Odoben Circuits.

Her performance represents a significant achievement for Grassland International School and highlights the important role schools play in providing young people with the academic foundation and encouragement needed to excel.

Nora’s recognition also places her among a group of students whose achievements can motivate other pupils within and beyond their schools to take their studies seriously.

“This recognition means a lot to me because it shows that the hard work and effort I put into my education have been recognised. I am grateful to Serasa Foundation, my teachers, my parents and everyone who supported me. I want other students to know that they should not give up when their studies become difficult. They should remain focused, work hard and believe in themselves.”

“To those coming after us, I will advise you to start working hard from today. Listen to your teachers, respect your parents, manage your time well and never be afraid to ask questions when you do not understand something.” — she said.

Audrine Asiedu Botwey, also an aggregate 8 student, represented Odoben Islamic School among the overall best performers.

Her achievement, alongside that of her schoolmate Sharifa Nafiw Abdul, means Odoben Islamic School produced two of the three students who jointly emerged as the Best Overall Students in the Odoben Circuits.

The double recognition is a notable achievement for the school and demonstrates the academic potential of its students.

According Audrine“I feel very happy and proud to receive this recognition. It has motivated me to believe that I can achieve even greater things if I continue to work hard. I am grateful to my teachers, parents and everyone who encouraged me throughout my education.”

Audrine also urged students who may not have achieved the results they expected to remain determined.

“My advice to other students is that one examination should not determine your future. If you do not get the result you expected, learn from it and work harder. Believe in yourself and keep moving forward.”

The third overall best student, Sharifa Nafiw Abdul, also comes from Odoben Islamic School, making her achievement part of a remarkable showing by the institution at the 2026 Serasa Foundation awards.

With an aggregate 8, Sharifa demonstrated a high level of academic performance and earned recognition alongside Nora and Audrine.

“I am very grateful for this award because it has made me feel that my efforts in school are appreciated. The recognition has encouraged me to set higher goals for myself. I want to continue working hard and make my parents, teachers and community proud.”

Sharifa also encouraged younger students to develop good study habits and remain disciplined.

Grassland International School as debutant can take pride in Nora’s aggregate 8 performance, while Odoben Islamic School celebrates the remarkable achievement of having two of its students among the three overall best students in the circuit.

Serasa Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community development, with a strong focus on education. As an indigenous organization, they mentor, guide, counsel and provide access to essential resources to inspire positive and lasting impacts in our communities.

To inspire and empower young persons to pursue higher education by providing access to resources, mentorship, guidance and support.

Serasa Foundation is there create a future where every young person, regardless of circumstances, is inspired and equipped to pursue higher education to make a lasting impact on their communities and the world.

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