Officials of Absa Bank presenting a dummy cheque to winners of the NSMQ
ABSA BANK says it views its association with National Maths & Science Quiz platform as a way of empowering and encouraging the general acceptance and practice of STEM education across the country.
According to the bank, it is also a way of highlighting the role a bank can play in a society beyond a quest for high performance and profits.
Adding to this, Absa Bank also sees it as a way of supporting students who are able to rise above the challenging moments and make it to the high-noon of the competition.
“We are huge admirers of relentless perseverance and dedication to getting things done. These are the traits that chime with our Africanacity spirit. The NSMQ never disappoints. The competition is fierce and unending. We are always motivated to continuously associate with this brand and to support the growth and transformation of young talents in STEM education,” remarked Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Marketing and Corporate Relations Director at Absa Bank Ghana.
As part of its lead sponsorship of the NSMQ this year, Absa Bank Ghana presented cash prizes of GH¢40,000 to the overall winner, Prempeh College, and additional prizes of GH¢30,000 and GH¢20,000 to PRESEC-Legon and Keta SHTS, which placed second and third respectively in line with the Absa Special Awards for Excellence. Additionally, the Absa Money Zone – a stroke of inspiration by the bank – awarded competing schools throughout the quarter-final, semi-final and grand-final stages with various cash prizes.
“We have a huge role to play in ensuring that Ghana takes a dominant place in the global landscape in terms of creativity and innovation. “We are key partners with government in national development and our partnership with Primetime and the Ghana Education Service reinforces this. We shall continue to be at the forefront of helping to shape the future of our youth and in promoting Science, Technology and Mathematics. It is a commitment we do not take lightly at all,” added Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe.