United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced a strategic partnership with the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to support the professional development of over 50,000 young legal practitioners across Nigeria. This initiative will include academic sponsorships and training opportunities with reputable agencies to advance their legal careers.
The partnership, unveiled on Friday, July 24, at UBA House in Lagos, reflects the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment and Nigeria’s socio-economic growth. Through this collaboration, UBA will offer comprehensive support to the NBA-YLF, which represents lawyers with less than seven years of post-call experience.
Alero Ladipo, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA, highlighted the bank’s dedication to nurturing young talent and strengthening the legal framework to ensure effective justice in the country.
“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”, Ladipo said.
“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,” she added.
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 twenty African countries and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting-edge technology.
