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ACTB Bank Rewards Top Graduates at EBK University in Historic First for Sierra Leone

By: Nancy R. Wilson

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In a landmark step toward promoting academic excellence and youth empowerment, A Call To Business (ACTB) Bank, Sierra Leone’s leading microfinance institution, has rewarded the top three graduating students of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) from a graduating class of 1,823 students.

The initiative was unveiled during EBKUST’s 7th Congregation Ceremony for the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, held at the Prof. E.J.J. Momoh Pavilion. 

It marked a historic first in Sierra Leone’s higher education sector, with ACTB Bank becoming the first financial institution in the country to introduce a formal reward scheme at a university graduation ceremony, naming EBK University as its pioneering beneficiary.

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Representing ACTB Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, David Kamara, the bank’s Marketing Manager, Rockslyn Alwyn Findlay, described the occasion as a defining moment for education and national development. 

He emphasized the bank’s commitment to recognizing academic excellence, rewarding hard work, and investing in the country’s future leaders.

The award recipients were announced as follows:

  • Samuel Kamara, B.Sc. Development Studies, Magburaka Campus — Best Overall Graduate, GPA 4.88

  • Lamin Brima Conteh, B.Sc. Social Work, Makeni Campus — GPA 4.87

  • Isata Amara Sillah, B.Ed. Home Sciences, Port Loko Campus — GPA 4.78

Each outstanding graduate received a ceremonial cheque of NLe 5,000, symbolizing ACTB Bank’s belief in the power of education and the importance of investing in young professionals.

Reaffirming the bank’s vision, Mr. Findlay noted that ACTB Bank’s support for education signals the beginning of a new era in national development. He stressed that beyond providing financial services, the bank is committed to shaping futures and transforming lives, guided by its motto, “Empowering the Future Now.”

The presentation of the awards was led by Mrs. Isatu Bangura, ACTB Bank’s Business Development Manager, on behalf of the bank’s management and staff. The presence of other ACTB Bank officials further underscored the institution’s strong commitment to education, youth empowerment, and sustainable national progress.

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