Afrifanom Limited, a leading ICT company, has presented cash prizes to the Best Graduating students of the Computer Science Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at the 55th congregation.
The two recipients Susan Tochukwu Anukem - the overall best female graduating student, and Frederick Obah Lateo - the overall best graduating student each received a cash prize of ¢5000 and the opportunity to do their National Service with the firm.
CEO of Afrifanom Limited, Nana Osei Afrifa, said, “At Afrifanom, we believe that education remains the foundation of our society and a catalyst for Ghana’s development. The country’s future economic development and prosperity are closely linked with students' success in the ICT space.
"ICT 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."
Congratulating the recipients, he added that they 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 the efforts and investment being made in their future worthwhile.
Provost of College of Sciences at KNUST, Professor Leonard Amekudzi, commended Afrifanom Limited for instituting the award scheme, stressing it is a step in the right direction.
He 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 of KNUST, Professor James Hayfron-Acquah, noted that the department is committed to formalising relationships with corporate bodies such as Afrifanom that enhance the quality of education and promote 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 Ghana.
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.
Afrifanom Group is a pan-African firm made up of three subsidiaries with well-established roots in Software Development, Content Aggregation and Agribusiness.
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