The founder and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, honored a commitment to the institution's pioneer batch of students by awarding each $1,000 upon their graduation.

During the inaugural graduation and third matriculation ceremony at NSBT's Ayensudo campus last weekend, the initial eight students enrolled at NSBT were each presented with the cash grant.

This gesture commemorated the graduation of NSBT's inaugural cohort of 25 students, with an additional 90 students admitted.

Among the graduating class, comprising eight females and 17 males, two attained first-class honors, 12 achieved second-class upper, nine secured second-class lower, and two earned third-class honors.

Originally intending to furnish seed capital for small business ventures during their studies, Dr. Nduom clarified that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this plan.

"Some of you graduates may recall that I made a promise to the first eight students who came here to start our institution. And that promise was to give you some money as capital to start a business while you are here on campus. That did not happen, so today, after you receive your degree, each one of you, the eight students, will receive $1000 in cash," he stated at the graduation ceremony.

Addressing the graduates, he encouraged them to utilize the funds judiciously, emphasizing investment in productive endeavors over transient indulgences.

"I don't want you to use the money for drinking and eating, but to find productive measures to start a business or invest the money for the future," he said.

Dr. Nduom reassured the graduates of the institute's dedication to ensuring their successful employment and urged them to maintain close ties with the institution.

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The Rector of NSBT, Rev. Prof. Daniel Adjepong Nyarko, highlighted the school's efforts to establish partnerships with international universities, particularly in the USA.

A representative from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission encouraged graduates to apply their education towards addressing societal challenges and securing employment, underscoring the versatility of their acquired skills.