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Accra, March 14, GNA –
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) awarded a full scholarship to Ms.
Wilhelmina Opoku, Best Student of the 2018 West African Senior
School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
A statement issued by
UMB and a copy to the Ghana News Agency said the stock market had been presented to
the WAEC Distinction Awards in Accra, designed to recognize and reward the best
students performing in the WASSCE 2018.
The statement says that
a full scholarship would cover Ms Opoku's tuition, accommodation and housing costs.
and books for the duration of his university program.
He said that she was also
given a UMB notebook and gift items.
Two other students,
Sarpong Brago Afrifa and Mrs. Imelda Naa Ayorkor Adjei, who were both
second and third best performances of WASSCE 2018, also received
a laptop and marked memories of the UMB.
Were present Dr.
Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Education, WAEC Council members,
Director General of the Ghana Education Service and several other dignitaries.
Ms. Opoku expressed
sincere gratitude to the UMB for the full scholarship and honors
on her and her family.
UMB is a complete service
financial institution specialized in customized banking products and
services.
Benjamin Amenumey,
the Acting Managing Director of UMB, in his message of good will, said the
The UMB was WAEC's first partner in 2014 and it was always very honored to be a major player
sponsor of the prize.
He promised the UMB
strong commitment to youth development by contributing to better
education in Ghana.
"This education
the stock market is one of the many ways in which the Bank contributes to
development, particularly in the education sector, as well as
brilliant students an opportunity to hone their talents and achieve their
desired dreams. "
GNA
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