One of the students receiving his awards
The best graduating students of the Computer Science Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have been rewarded by Afrifanom Limited, one of Ghana’s leading home-grown firms in Information Technology, Content Aggregation, and Big Data Management.
The students, Susan Tochukwu Anukem, overall best female graduating student, and Frederick Obah Later, overall best graduating student at the University’s just ended 55th congregation were presented cash prizes.
They each received GHC 5,000 and a one-year intensive national service opportunity with the firm.
Chief Executive Officer of Afrifanom Limited, Nana Osei Afrifa remarked, “At Afrifanom, we believe that education remains the foundation of our society and a catalyst for Ghana’s development.”
He said it is clear that the country’s future economic development and prosperity are closely linked with students’ success in the technology space as it is the main vehicle for innovation and industrial development in this data-driven world.
“This is the basis of our focus on supporting young students to strive for academic excellence to become great professionals,” he added.
Mr. Afrifa added that the beneficiaries represent the future and hope of Ghana with the potential to make changes in the future information technology field.
He challenged the students to make worthwhile the efforts and investment being made in their future.
Professor Leonard Amekudzi – Provost of College of Sciences, KNUST in a brief remark commended Afrifanom Limited for instituting the award scheme, adding that it is a step in the right direction.
He also called on corporate bodies to extend internship opportunities to more students to further the cause of bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Head of Computer Science Department KNUST, Professor James Hayfron-Acquah noted that the department is committed to formalizing relationships with corporate bodies such as Afrifanom that enhances the quality of education, promotion of inclusion, and diversity, and the growth of the information technology industry.
He assured Afrifanom that the Computer Science Department is strategically positioned more than ever to be the hub for the training of IT professionals in the country.
The award scheme is expected to run for the next few years and is aligned with Afrifanom’s aim of supporting the long-term socio-economic growth of Ghana.
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri