The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has named Ashesi student, Huda Suglo Suleman’29, as the overall best candidate for the 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Ghana. In addition, she was adjudged the best candidate for the General Arts Program. 

A former student of Legacy Girls College, Suleman was inspired by one of her seniors, who was named the best WASSCE candidate in the General Arts program the previous year. “That really motivated me, although at a point I felt being one of the best candidates for my WASSCE was unattainable,” she admitted. “Regardless, I really studied hard, always seeing myself as competition so I could always do better than what I’ve done.” 

Recounting receiving the news, she shared, “I thought it was a joke; but when I found out that it was the truth, I was really happy.” 

In high school, Suleman was a member of the Debate, Public Speaking, and Performing Arts Clubs. She was also engaged in the Writing Society and the Model United Nations Club, while serving in several prefectorial positions.  She also participated in the Geography and Kangaroo Math Olympiad, where she won a bronze medal in Geography and earned a special mention in Mathematics.   

Coming into Ashesi, she describes the place as one “that allows you to grow”. She appreciates the community’s warmth and friendliness, as well as its strong emphasis on ethical leadership and care for others. 

“There are a lot opportunities that students can leverage including study abroad opportunities and many club activities that help to make one well rounded.”  

Already, Suleman has fully immersed herself in the community serving as a Judicial and Electoral Envoy as part of the Ashesi Students’ Council. She is also eager to further develop her interpersonal skills as part of her Ashesi experience. 

Currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Suleman aspires to become an aerospace engineer.