UBA boosts gender inclusion with 58% graduate trainees
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) said this year’s global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women in the workplace. It stated yesterday that on Wednesday, the bank graduated its latest cohort of 1,138 Graduate Management […]
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As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) said this year’s global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women in the workplace.
It stated yesterday that on Wednesday, the bank graduated its latest cohort of 1,138 Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) trainees, out of which 666, representing 58% were women.
UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who pointed this out said the milestone is a testament to UBA’s continued efforts in fostering a workplace where talent thrives – regardless of gender, background, or status.
He maintained that UBA stands out as a financial institution that does not just talk about inclusion but lives it, adding that “With a female-dominated Board and Executive Management team, UBA has consistently demonstrated that gender parity is a key pillar of its success. Our commitment goes beyond policies – it is evident in the tangible opportunities we create for women at every level of the organisation.”
UBA’s Group Head, Human Resources, Modupe Akindele explained that the bank is passionate about helping its staff grow, regardless of their gender.
According to her, UBA celebrates the resilience, strength, and contributions of women everywhere and remains committed to ensuring that every woman has the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive.
She said, “Our goal with GMAP is to show young professionals that their dreams are valid right here in Africa. We are not just providing jobs; we are creating pathways to leadership, innovation, and impact. This programme ensures that young people whether male or female, see the immense possibilities that exist within UBA and the African financial sector at large.”