LAGOS, Nigeria — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has inducted more than 700 young professionals into its workforce through the United Bank for Africa (GMAP), a leadership initiative aimed at developing the next generation of African business leaders.
The induction ceremony, held at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, marked the 2025 graduation of GMAP participants. Since its launch three years ago, the program has trained over 4,000 professionals across banking and finance, offering mentorship, skills development and hands-on experience.
UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu addressed the graduates, encouraging them to uphold the bank’s core values of excellence, integrity and service. He referred to the inductees as “lions and lionesses,” and emphasized the bank’s commitment to empowering young Africans.
“We are happy to have you as part of this tribe,” Elumelu said. “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 — we must show the world that African institutions can be globally respected.”
Deputy Group Managing Director Chukwuma Nweke, representing Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba, urged the graduates to be innovators and ambassadors of UBA’s legacy. The new inductees join a workforce of more than 30,000 employees across 20 African countries and key global financial hubs.
Graduate Ayomitide Ebo described the program as “rigorous but transformative,” while Mary Olatibosun said joining UBA fulfilled a lifelong dream. Rosemary Morioki, a participant from Kenya, added, “It has been intense but rewarding. We are ready to bring our innovative ideas to drive Africa’s global bank forward.”
UBA, often referred to as Africa’s Global Bank, continues to invest in youth development as part of its broader strategy to build a resilient and future-ready financial institution.
