By: Fatmata Grace Okekearu (Bo City)
In a remarkable demonstration of commitment, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella has fulfilled his promise to champion academic excellence at CKC. Dauda Rogers, the distinguished top achiever in the 2023 WASSCE from CKC, has been awarded the pledged scholarship, ensuring his tuition fees for higher education.
Rogers, who excelled with a remarkable record of 5As and 3Bs in the Science Stream, emerged as CKC’s Best Student in the 2023 WASSCE. At CKC’s recent Thanksgiving ceremony, Dr. Yumkella pledged to cover the entire tuition expenses for the school’s top WASSCE candidate.
Thanks to this generous support, Dauda Rogers has secured admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Medicine (Premed 2) at the esteemed College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS).
During an uplifting conversation with Rogers, Dr. Yumkella extended his encouragement, urging the young scholar to persevere in academic excellence, contribute to society, and make a lasting impact. Dr. Yumkella emphasized the importance of nurturing future leaders and shared his motivation behind this initiative, aiming to inspire CKC students to strive for excellence and bring pride to their school, parents, and nation.
This philanthropic gesture by Dr. Yumkella stands as a beacon of hope and encouragement for aspiring scholars, reinforcing the significance of supporting educational endeavors and fostering a culture of achievement within the community.