Dr. Nduom Gifts $1,000 to Each Graduate from His University

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, founder and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), has delivered on a promise to the first cohort of students by awarding each graduate $1,000 upon their completion of studies.

At the institution’s inaugural graduation and third matriculation ceremony held at the Ayensudo campus, each of the initial eight students admitted to NSBT received the cash award over the weekend.

This notable act marked the graduation of NSBT’s pioneer class of 25 students, alongside the admission of 90 new students.

Among the graduating class, consisting of eight females and 17 males, two achieved first-class honours, 12 attained second-class upper, nine secured second-class lower, and two obtained third-class honours.

Originally intending to provide seed money for small business ventures while students pursued their studies, Dr. Nduom explained that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this initial 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 during the graduation ceremony.

Addressing the graduates, he urged them to utilize the money wisely, emphasizing the importance of investing in productive endeavors rather than transient pleasures.

“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 emphasized.

Dr. Nduom reassured the graduates of the institute’s commitment to ensuring their successful employment and encouraged them to maintain close ties with the institution.

The Rector of NSBT, Rev. Prof. Daniel Adjepong Nyarko, underscored the school’s efforts in forming partnerships with international universities, particularly in the USA.

A representative from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission urged graduates to apply their education towards solving societal problems and securing employment, highlighting the versatility of their acquired skills.