Yaba College of Technology student have emerged the overall best winner of the 7th Edition of the Otunba (Mrs.) ‘Debola Osibogun National Essay Competition organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN).
The competition, which was the 7th Edition was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja and involved undergraduates of Banking and Finance and Allied courses in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions.
The competition saw Miss Thelma Chinazor Ugochukwu, an HND 2 student of the Department of Banking and Finance as the winner of the oral interview, following a rigorous interview with prominent Human Resource Executives from various banks.
The Deputy Director, Capacity Building Certification and Standard Directorate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) remarked that the feat could not have been achieved without the faculty/school and the students who have worked exceptionally hard to get to this level.
In the same vein, the Head of the Department of Banking and Finance, Dr. Adebola Adebisi was recognized as the Head of Department of award recipient at the 7th Annual Banking and Finance Conference for her contributions, dedication and unwavering commitment to the betterment of the educational experience for a substantial number of students.
Presenting the award to the Management, the rector, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, expressed delight over the feats achieved by the department.
He praised the staff and students for their doggedness and fighting spirit of accomplishing the feat which made the institution proud.
The rector urged the awardees not to rest on their oars with an assurance that the college will continue to assist the department and school towards adding more laurel in future.
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