Benjamin Amenumey (left) making a presentation to Wilhermina Opoku
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has offered full scholarship to Wilhermina Opoku, the Overall Best Student in the 2018 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
She received the scholarship during the WAEC Distinction Awards held on 9th March, 2019 to acknowledge and reward top-performing students in the 2018 WASSCE.
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UMB, Benjamin Amenumey, said UMB is honoured to be a major sponsor of the WAEC Distinction Awards which rewards the best students of the WASSCE.
Mr. Amenumey also spoke about UMB’s strong commitment to the development of the youth by supporting education in Ghana.
“This educational scholarship is one of the several ways the bank is contributing to national development, specifically in the education sector, as well as offering brilliant students an opportunity to hone their talents and realise their desired dreams.
“The full educational scholarship will cater for Wilhermina’s tuition, accommodation and books for the entire duration of her university programme. She was also given a brand new laptop and some branded gift items from UMB.”
Two other students- Sarpong Brago Afrifa and Imelda Naa Ayorkor Adjei- who were the second and third top performers in the 2018 WASSCE respectively- also received a laptop each and some branded souvenirs from UMB.
In attendance were the Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, Council Members, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service and other dignitaries.
Ms Opoku expressed her sincere appreciation to UMB for the scholarship.