Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc has announced a strategic partnership with the Young Lawyers Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association.
The partnership was announced on July 24, 2024 at the bank’s headquarters at the UBA House in Marina, Lagos State.
According to a statement issued by the bank on Thursday, the partnership is to propel the professional development of over 50,000 young legal practitioners across Nigeria by way of academic sponsorships as well as training with reputable agencies in a bid to enhance their legal careers.
The statement said this collaboration aligns with UBA’s longstanding commitment to youth empowerment and Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement.
Under this initiative, UBA will provide comprehensive support to the NBA-YLF, a subsidiary of the Nigerian Bar Association that represents lawyers with less than seven years of post-call experience.
The bank’s involvement is expected to enhance these emerging legal professionals’ career trajectories significantly.
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Speaking on the partnership, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, emphasised the bank’s dedication to nurturing young talent and in the process strengthening the legal framework that ensures justice is effective in the country.
Ladipo said: “The partnership with NBA-YLF aligns strategically with UBA’s commitment to youth development and community engagement while reinforcing the bank’s dedication to fostering professional growth.
“At UBA, we recognise that empowering the youth is crucial to Nigeria’s future growth and advancement.
“By investing in the professional growth of young lawyers, we’re not just supporting individuals, we’re strengthening the very fabric of our legal system and, by extension, our nation’s development.”
Also speaking, UBA’s Brand Project Manager, Lemachi Chris-Asoluka, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and how such empowerment is invaluable in the present legal landscape.
“This collaboration with UBA marks a significant milestone as it provides unparalleled opportunities for young lawyers to gain the skills and connections necessary to thrive in today’s competitive legal landscape,” Chris-Asoluka said
United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group-wide and serving over 45 million customers globally.
Operating in 20 African countries and the United Kingdom, United States of America, France and United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology.
