In a significant move to support new graduates, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced an innovative employment and entrepreneurship scheme designed for graduates of the University of Liberia.
This initiative, unveiled by Managing Director Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu Abraham during the university’s 104th convocation, aims to provide valuable training and job opportunities. The announcement coincided with the conferral of 886 degrees, underscoring UBA’s commitment to fostering economic growth and development in the region. The scheme is designed to provide graduates with valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and positively impact the local economy.
The graduation ceremony included 270 candidates from the Accounting Department, 158 graduates from the Economics Department, 169 graduates from the Management Department, and 289 from the Public Administration Department.
The UBA’s employment scheme will include training sessions and has called on the Acting President and deans of the University of Liberia to actively participate in the initiative and bank aims to ensure that a significant number of graduates from the 104th class can engage in this opportunity. Notably, the three best-performing students will be offered employment with UBA, further incentivizing excellence among graduates.
The ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the University of Liberia’s campus in Fendall. It drew a diverse audience, including family members, guests, notable personalities, and university staff and faculty.
Mr. Abraham stated, “I put a challenge to the Acting President and deans: in two months, we will launch an entrepreneurship and employment scheme, and we want as many graduates as possible to participate in the training. UBA encourages all graduates to take the test.”
He further encouraged graduates to believe in the reality of their dreams, emphasizing that success depends on their efforts. He urged them to pay close attention to every opportunity and make the most of it. “Work to make the economy independent. You are the limit of what you can become. Adapt to situations, innovate, and change the course of your challenges,” he said.
