Ecobank Ghana empowers next generation at Maiden Youth Summit
Ecobank Ghana PLC officially launched the maiden edition of its youth summit on Wednesday, which centred around the forward-looking theme: “The Future of Work.” The summit serves as a pinnacle event for ongoing efforts offering direct access to corporate leadership and mentorship. The high-impact event brought together 350 enthusiastic participants to engage with seasoned industry […] The post…
Ecobank Ghana inaugurated its inaugural Youth Summit on Wednesday, focusing on the theme "The Future of Work." The event aimed to grant young professionals direct interaction with corporate leaders and mentors. Over 350 eager participants gathered to learn from seasoned industry experts and contemplate the evolving job market. The summit was spearheaded by Ecobank Ghana's Head of Youth Banking, Ms. Akua Mansa Kissi, whose bank CEO, Abena Osei-Poku, has a strong commitment to youth empowerment.
Ecobank has deployed 100 youth ambassadors at 10 university campuses to promote financial inclusion and savings culture among 15 to 35-year-olds. The summit featured sessions on digital skills, AI tools, personal branding, and cybersecurity, moderated by Kweku Temeng. Ms. Betty Zormelo, an HR expert, highlighted career development as a continuous learning and growth process.
She encouraged participants to market themselves effectively using CVs and professional online profiles. Nixon Amoah-Awuah, Head of HR for Ecobank Ghana and Anglophone West Africa, emphasized the bank's search for top talent with a strong academic foundation and practical corporate skills. Victoria Naashika Quaye, founder and CEO of Naaviq Company Limited, shared her entrepreneurial journey, stressing the importance of passion, focus, and self-motivation.
Mr. Sumaila Zakariah, Product Manager for Enterprise Workflows and Systems at Ecobank, warned of increasing automation of entry-level tasks and advised the youth to focus on purpose and judgment. Nelson Madiba Amo, CEO of Innohub Foundation, discussed leveraging social innovation to address poverty. The summit was supported by Kasapreko and Procus Ghana Limited.
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