The top 5 graduating Actuarial Science students from UCC
L-R: Nii Amoo Decardi-Nelson, Precious Aklasu, Alfred Annan Bentil, Isaac Nketsiah, Isaac Debrah Asirifi
The top five students in Actuarial Science department at the University of Cape Coast have received valuable awards from Prudential Life Insurance Ghana.

The awards are part of a major initiative by the life insurer to support high achieving actuarial science students in Ghana. The five outstanding students received the cedi equivalent of 500USD, had their exams fees reimbursed and were presented with study notes at an awards ceremony.

The award winners were Alfred Annan Bentil, Isaac Nketsiah, Nii Amoo Decardi-Nelson, Isaac Debrah Asirifi and Precious Kobina Aklasu who achieved the highest grades in the group and was also awarded a year-long internship at Prudential.

Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, Chief Executive of Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, said: “We are absolutely committed to investing in the community in Ghana and helping to support the next generation. We hope these awards enable these superb students to achieve their aims.”

Prof. David K. Essumang, Dean of Physical Sciences, said: “All of the staff here and the award winners are delighted with the support from Prudential Life Insurance Ghana. These awards will not only help these students to achieve their career goals but also help to develop actuarial science in Ghana.