Lance Corporal Richmond Nyarko Obeng from the Ghana Police Service is making waves after emerging as the valedictorian in his graduation from the University of Ghana (UG) this weekend.

Graduating with first-class honors in Administration (with a Major in Accounting) and an impressive grade point average of 3.82 out of 4.0, Lance Corporal Nyarko Obeng has showcased remarkable academic prowess.

His journey towards this achievement commenced in 2016 when he enlisted in the Ghana Police Service after completing his secondary education.

Having graduated as the second overall best recruit from the National Police Training School, Tesano, in July 2017, he further distinguished himself by earning recognition as the top detective in his course at the Detective Training Academy, Tesano, in 2018.

Presently, he serves with the Financial Forensics Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department.

Prior to his police training, Lance Corporal Nyarko Obeng pursued his earlier education diligently.

He attended Presby Basic School in Akyem Ankaase for his primary education and later Christ Mediation International School in Atimatim-Edwenease for junior high.

He continued to excel academically at Adanwomase Senior High School, where he was not only a standout student but also took on leadership roles, including serving as Dining Hall Prefect and Secretary to the National Union of Presbyterian Students-Ghana (NUPS-G).

His academic journey didn’t stop there.

In 2019, Lance Corporal Nyarko Obeng gained admission to the University of Ghana to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Administration through the School of Continuing and Distance Education.