UBA Inducts 700 Young Professionals into Leadership Development Programme

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has welcomed over 700 young professionals into its workforce through the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP), the bank’s flagship initiative for developing future African leaders.

Since its inception three years ago, the programme has trained more than 4,000 young talents across banking and finance, providing them with mentorship, technical skills, and practical industry experience.

Speaking at the 2025 GMAP graduation ceremony held at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, urged the new inductees to embody the bank’s core values of excellence, integrity, and service. He described them as “lions and lionesses,” symbolising strength and ambition, while reaffirming UBA’s commitment to empowering young Africans.

Elumelu said, “I began my career just like you, and I am proud that UBA continues to create platforms for young people to thrive. Stay focused, driven, and remember — African institutions can stand tall globally.”

Representing the Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, Deputy GMD Chukwuma Nweke encouraged the graduates to be innovative and uphold UBA’s reputation as Africa’s global bank, joining a network of over 30,000 employees across 20 African countries and major international offices.

Graduates shared their experiences, describing the programme as both challenging and transformative. Ayomitide Ebo called it “a journey of growth,” while Mary Olatibosun said joining UBA fulfilled a lifelong aspiration. From Kenya, Rosemary Morioki added, “It has been intense but rewarding — we are ready to bring fresh ideas to shape Africa’s financial future.”