The Royal Bank Limited has signalled its readiness to support the promotion of science and technology education through cash and other incentive packages.

This would come under a three-year agreement signed with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

The assistance package would go to assist students, who excel in their academic field of study.

Mr. Osei Asafo-Adjei, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Bank, said it was meant to stimulate interest in research, science and technology, to aid socio-economic growth.

He announced this at this year's 'Royal Bank-CoHSS Awards' ceremony held in Kumasi to reward 30 students of the college for strong academic performance.

They were presented with cash prizes and plaques.

Mr. Asafo-Adjei highlighted the need to focus priority attention on research, which, he said, was the main tool to unlock development potentials of any society.

He said it was for this reason that the Bank would give strong backing to programmes that would help build the human capital base of the nation.

He applauded the award winners and encouraged them to continue to work hard and to show passion for excellence.

Professor Imoro Braimah, Provost of the College, called on other corporate bodies to partner the college to deliver on its mandate.

"We need to bridge the academia-industry gap to advance our research work as this is critical to assist industries do things in a more innovative and professional manner,” he added.