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Nana Essilfuah Boison, Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations at Absa Bank announced the partnership at the launch of NSMQ 2020,
Absa Bank Ghana has announced a major three-year sponsorship package for the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), the country’s largest and longest national academic competition organized by Primetime Limited.
Absa Bank is partnering with NSMQ as the title sponsor on key aspects of the competition, including the Money Zone, Sci-Tech Fair, Mentoring Session and Regional Championships, among others.
Speaking at the NSMQ 2020 launch, Nana Essilfuah Boison, director of marketing and corporate relations for Absa Bank Ghana, noted that the bank’s motivation to support the NSMQ is directly related to its commitment to being a Force for Good in society. .
“Science and technology continue to be the backbone to accelerate our national development in this fourth era of industrial revolution.
“As a key partner in national development, we have made a bold three-year investment decision to partner with Primetime Limited and the Ghana Education Service to help advance the study of Science and Mathematics through the National Science and Mathematics Questionnaire. “, said.
“We are a forward-thinking bank that is committed to partnering the government and the private sector to prepare young people for the future world of work and create a brighter tomorrow for the next generation,” added Ms. Boison.
In her welcoming address, Primetime Limited CEO Nana Akua Ankomah-Asare expressed her gratitude to Absa Bank Ghana for the partnership that enabled them to hold the Regional Championships, in preparation for the National Championship.
This year, the National Championship will begin with the Preliminary Stage of the competition in eight regional capitals, with Accra hosting the first competition on September 8.
The grand finale will take place on October 8 in Accra, with a limited audience.
Instituted in 1993 by Primetime Limited, the NSMQ is designed to promote the study of science and mathematics among second cycle students.
It is the largest academic competition in Ghana that is broadcast on radio, television, and various social media platforms.
It has a large following that involves both students and groups of former students; with strong healthy rivalry between competing schools.