Sierra Leone – December 2025: In a landmark initiative to promote 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). The recognition came during the university’s 7th Congregation Ceremony, held at the Prof. E.J.J. Momoh Pavilion, where 1,823 students graduated with degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
This marks the first time a financial institution in Sierra Leone has introduced a reward scheme at a university graduation, with EBKUST as the pioneering beneficiary.
Award Recipients
The top graduates honored were:
- 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 recipient received a ceremonial cheque of NLe 5,000, symbolizing ACTB Bank’s commitment to rewarding excellence and empowering young professionals.
Bank’s Commitment to Education
Representing ACTB Bank’s CEO David Kamara, Marketing Manager Rockslyn Alwyn Findlay described the occasion as a defining moment for education in Sierra Leone. He emphasized the bank’s dedication to recognizing hard work and investing in the nation’s future leaders.
“ACTB Bank’s support for education marks the beginning of a new era in national development. We are not only providing financial services but also shaping futures and transforming lives,” Findlay stated, reaffirming the bank’s motto of “Empowering the Future Now.”
The presentation of the cheques was led by Mrs. Isatu Bangura, ACTB Bank’s Business Development Manager, alongside other officials, underscoring the institution’s strong commitment to education and national progress.
The initiative sets a precedent in Sierra Leone’s higher education landscape, positioning ACTB Bank as a trailblazer in linking financial services with academic recognition and youth empowerment.