The Chairman of the UBA Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has charged 700 young professionals inducted into its workforce to uphold the bank’s values of excellence, integrity, and service.
Addressing the graduates of the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP), which is a flagship talent initiative designed to groom the next generation of African leaders in Lagos, Elumelu described the graduates as “lions and lionesses” and reaffirmed UBA’s belief in the transformative power of young people.
“We are happy to have you as part of this tribe. I started out just like you, and I am proud that UBA continues to provide opportunities for young Africans to grow. Remember your purpose and stay driven and we must show the world that African institutions can be globally respected,” Elumelu said.
In his speech at the event, the Group Managing Director, (MMD), Mr. Oliver Alawuba, who was represented by the Deputy GMD of the Bank, Mr. Chukwuma Nweke, urged the graduates to be innovators and ambassadors of UBA’s legacy, joining a workforce of over 30,000 employees across 20 African countries and key global hubs.
In a remark, one of the graduates, Ayomitide Ebo, described the experience as “rigorous but transformative,” while another draduate, Mary Olatibosun said joining UBA fulfilled a lifelong dream.
And from Kenya, Rosemary Morioki remarked, “It has been intense but rewarding. We are ready to bring our innovative ideas to drive Africa’s global bank forward.”
The Africa’s Global Bank has since the launch of the programme three years ago, GMAP has produced more than 4,000 professionals across banking and finance, equipping them with the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to thrive in the industry.
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