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UBA Moves to Improve Professionalism In line with its vision to enhance professionalism in the banking industry, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), last week ended a two-month comprehensive training programme for its staff. The training programme, which was approved by the management of the bank was aimed at equipping about 325 staff with sound knowledge and skills required to effectively function in all areas of the banking business. The Programme Coordinator, Mr. Dave Olaniyi Omoniyi said the programme was targeted at the officers who joined the bank between 1999 to 2002, officers recently promoted from supervisory grade and staff upgraded to officer cadre following acquisition of higher qualifications. "In view of the competitive nature of the banking industry, it is imperative that entry level staff of the bank are fully trained to face the challenges of modern banking and also to entrench efficiency and effectiveness in bank processes and procedures", Omoniyi said. He noted that the programme was organised by UBA Banking school in colloboration with four other reputable firms, of which Netherwood Consulting Limited is one of them. Omoniyi also said that additional faculty resources were drawn from some divisions and sectors within the corporate system to enable participants take advantage of the functional expertise of the in-house facilitators. "This will afford the participants the opportunity to benefit maximally from renowned resource persons, drawn from both the academic and professional practices", he added. Speaking at the occasion that marked the end of the training programme, the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Sylvester Mbamali who represented the Head of Human Capital Management, UBA, Mrs. Abigail Isokpan advised participants to remain focused and put into practice all they have been taught. "The bank will always reward loyalty, commitment and excellence in all ramifications", Mbamali said. The Head of UBA Banking School, Mr. Chima Dike congratulated the graduands for successfully completing the programme. Dike described the training programme as a major investment by the bank on developing the skills and competencies of the bank's future leaders. He enjoined the graduands to act as catalysts in their various environments and influence things positively. Who Are We ? | About THISDAYOnLine.com | THISDAY People | Contact Us © Copyright 2000 Leaders & Company Limited

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