Circuit Court Judge, Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs)
In a resounding celebration of academic excellence and resilience, Circuit Court Judge, Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs) has been named Valedictorian of the 2025 Master’s Cohort at the 25th Congregation of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Graduating with an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.98 on a 4.00 scale, Judge Kwadam has set a new academic record, the highest GPA ever achieved in the history of GIMPA’s LLM programme.
She is also the first Master of Laws student to be named valedictorian at the institution, marking a historic milestone in Ghana’s legal and academic landscape.
This achievement adds to her long list of academic laurels, including being adjudged Best Student in the Law of Evidence during her Call to the Bar in 2012.
Delivering her valedictory address before an audience of academic leaders, faculty, families, and fellow graduands, Judge Kwadam offered an inspiring and deeply reflective message grounded in humility, gratitude, and purpose.
“We have struggled, but we have also prevailed,” she declared, recounting the sacrifices and challenges her cohort endured, balancing demanding jobs, navigating heavy traffic, and meeting rigorous academic deadlines.
Describing the past year as one of “intense intellectual challenge and transformation,” she highlighted the value of rigorous research, critical discourse, and policy debate in shaping her journey.
Yet, her speech went beyond personal triumphs; it was a call to service.
“The degrees we have earned today are not mere credentials; they are a summons, a call to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction,” she charged, urging her colleagues to translate their achievements into meaningful leadership, mentorship, and ethical service.
“True success lies not only in personal achievement but in the positive change we ignite,” she emphasized, aligning her message with GIMPA’s core values of excellence, integrity, and service.
Judge Kwadam’s address was also deeply personal, shedding light on the struggles that shaped her success.
“This Green Hill has been more than a place of learning for me; it has been a sanctuary of healing,” she said, alluding to years of illness and personal loss that preceded her academic pursuit.
She expressed heartfelt gratitude to her family, faculty, and to God, acknowledging their role in restoring her sense of purpose.
Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam’s academic distinction, eloquence, and personal story have etched a historic moment for GIMPA, while serving as a powerful reminder of perseverance, intellect, and service in leadership.
