UBA's GMAP Empowers Young African Graduates

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has launched the Graduate Management Accelerated Program (GMAP) to systematically develop Africa's next generation of young talents. Since its inception, the program has trained 5,000 graduates, with 700 new recruits recently inducted into the workforce.

This initiative reflects UBA's long-term strategy to invest in human capital and address youth unemployment in Africa. The latest cohort, known as cohort 19, includes 306 graduates, comprising 192 females and 114 males from Nigeria and eight other African countries.

The upcoming cohort 20 will consist of 414 talents, with women accounting for 60% of the intake. UBA's Group Chairman, Toni Elumelu, emphasized the importance of this program in bridging the skills gap and empowering young professionals to thrive in the evolving financial landscape of Africa.

The GMAP is a crucial step in UBA's commitment to fostering leadership and innovation within the financial services industry.