Republic Bank, through its “power to make a difference” initiative, done in partnership with the University of Guyana, yesterday rewarded two “outstanding” students who last year graduated with distinction from the University of Guyana.Rebecca Persaud and Saudia Majeed both received awards and given monetary gifts.Persaud graduated with a Degree in Sociology. Her Grade Point Average (GPA) was 3.8 which earned her the Republic Bank Chairman’s Award for the Best Graduating Student with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences.Majeed received the Republic Bank Award for the Best Graduating Student with a Diploma in Banking and Finance for her topping the programme with distinction. She also received a monetary gift.Seated: Saudia Majeed (L) and Rebecca Persaud. Standing,Cheap NFL Jerseys 2018, from right: Managing Director of Republic Bank (Guyana) John Alves,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, School Boards Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Melcita Bovell,Soccer Jerseys From China, Republic Bank Manager Denise Hobbs and Registrar of the University of Guyana Vincent Alexander.This ongoing yearly initiative, initiated by Republic Bank,Jerseys From China, objectifies to ignite the potential of Guyana’s youth through varying rewards and developmental programmes.Vincent Alexander, Registrar of the University of Guyana during brief remarks, noted the importance of good governance and ethics, as it relates to the educational system.He also raised the issue of more males than females attending university.Alexander noted, “We are cognizant of the fact that we probably need to do something to ensure, not that males get the awards, but in fact that there are more males in the tertiary education system.Further, he said “the numbers are decreasing yearly in a proportionate term and we probably need in the work we do, to collectively see how we can address this problem as well.”The UG Registrar called for efforts to be made to ensure that more males take advantage of educational opportunities at the country’s publicly-owned university.The Bank’s Managing Director John Alves quoted Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, the second President of the United States “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought with ardor and diligence.”With that cited, Alves attributed the girls’ academic achievement to dedication, discipline and “drive.” He said that the Bank deems such activities as obligatory in the quest to support the continuous development of the nation.Alves sought to place emphasis on the importance of the Social Sciences. “Always remember that your studies in the Social Sciences are very important and key as this discipline aids in the creation of better societies. As such,Wholesale China Jerseys, you have a role to play in your part of the world, to help design and contribute to society with commitment and integrity,” he said.He also reminded the gathering, especially the awardees, of Nelson Mandela’s quote that “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world”. Awardees were urged to indeed use their knowledge for the betterment of themselves and by extension Guyana.