Lafarge completes 2022/23 graduate trainee programme

Lafarge Africa Plc has graduated its 2022/23 set of Graduate Trainees at a ceremony held in Ewekoro, after a successful 18-month intensive training programme. The Lafarge Africa Graduate Trainee Program was designed to attract and nurture young, talented individuals who possess the qualifications and attributes to become exceptional leaders in their respective fields. After a […]

Lafarge Africa Plc has graduated its 2022/23 set of Graduate Trainees at a ceremony held in Ewekoro, after a successful 18-month intensive training programme.

The Lafarge Africa Graduate Trainee Program was designed to attract and nurture young, talented individuals who possess the qualifications and attributes to become exceptional leaders in their respective fields.

After a meticulous selection process, which involved reviewing over 5,000 applications, 15 outstanding candidates were identified with backgrounds in various engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, mining, etc.

The successful candidates were then assigned to various units within the Industrial department and embarked on a comprehensive 18-month program.

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Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the Organisation & Human Resources Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Gbemiga Owolabi, stated: “Our mission was to provide the organisation with well-rounded individuals who are technically sound, having spent a sufficient amount of time training them and of course, also prepare them for leadership positions in the future. Today’s event also shows Lafarge Africa’s commitment to gender equality and job creation’.

Also, Industrial Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Johannes Diedericks, while advising the graduands, said: “You stand at the doorstep of your own careers. I have had the opportunity to review your progress during this period and what I see is young high potential individuals that can make the change. Make yourself successful in the positions you have been nominated in because that will path your way to the next big position.