The United Bank for Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing youth unemployment across Africa with the successful recruitment of more than 700 young professionals under its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme.
Since its inception, the programme has trained and empowered over 5,000 graduates, equipping them with practical experience, professional ss, and exposure to global best practices in the financial services industry.
At the induction ceremony held in Lagos, Group Chairman Tony Elumelu described the new intake as a reflection of Africa’s future potential, stressing the importance of discipline, ambition, and institutional values in building successful careers.
He encouraged the young recruits to take ownership of their development and align themselves with the bank’s vision, noting that sustainable success depends on building strong systems and cultivating the right mindset.
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, also shared insights from his personal career journey, emphasizing that leadership is attainable through hard work, consistency, and commitment to excellence.
He highlighted the bank’s guiding principles of Excellence, Enterprise, and Execution, alongside its values of Simplicity, Responsiveness, and Goal orientation, urging the new employees to reflect these ideals in their daily responsibilities.
The latest cohort includes 720 trainees, with 435 women, representing over 60 percent female participation, a development the bank described as a strong demonstration of its commitment to gender inclusion and women empowerment.
The programme continues to position UBA as a leading employer of young talent in Africa’s financial sector, while contributing to broader efforts to reduce unemployment and promote economic growth across the continent.
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