Equity Leaders Program first cohort graduates from University

By Our Reporter Equity Bank Uganda has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars, who have completed their 3-year University Bachelor’s degree programs. Of the 122 young leaders commissioned during the program’s inaugural intake in January 2022, 29 scholars have graduated from their respective Universities in this maiden cohort, demonstrating the program’s focus on nurturing academic and leadership excellence. Speaking at the graduation ceremony on behalf of Dr. James Mwangi, the Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman, Gift Shoko, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda, commended the scholars for their dedication and lauded the transformative impact of the leadership training and mentorship program. “The graduating scholars exemplify our commitment to driving socio-economic growth across Africa. Their university undergraduate graduation milestone marks a moment of pride not only for our scholars but for Equity Bank Uganda and the Equity Group Foundation’s vision of empowering young leaders to create meaningful change within their communities,” he said. He added, “Education is the key to social and economic transformation, and the Equity Leaders Program represents our determination to nurture resilient and visionary leaders. As we celebrate this maiden cohort, we look forward to seeing these scholars emerge as beacons...