Meet Nathaniel Codjoe, the best medical student at UCC, who swept 16 out of 22 awards

The vice-president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has met with Nathaniel Codjoe, who graduated as the overall male medical student with a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine and surgery at the University of Cape Coast in the Central Region.

Codjoe made the headlines over the weekend when he swept 16 out of 22 awards at the just-ended second session of the 55th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast.

Sharing the news on Facebook on Monday (3 April), Bawumia said he was not surprised after describing Codjoe as a “brilliant chap”.

Nathaniel with his Parents in a pose with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia — Nathaniel with his parents at their meeting with Vice-President Bawumia

“Meet Nathaniel Codjoe, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine and surgery and swept 16 out of 22 awards at the just ended 2nd session of the 55th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast.

“Interacting with him and his parents today at my office in the Jubilee House, I was not surprised he garnered such awards.

“He is such a brilliant chap. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Congratulations Nathaniel. Reach for your dreams. It is possible!!!” said Bawumia, writing on Facebook.