Heirs Holdings Chairman Tony Elumelu has explained the motive behind the Graduate Trainee Programme introduced by his company.

The skills acquired through the programme will not only boost aspiration but add value to the lives of the trainees, he said.

Elumelu said: “This is a dream that I have had for a long time…. As leaders, it is important to develop platforms for people to grow. The knowledge and learning acquired through this type of programme will support HH and our people, in achieving our wider aspiration of improving lives and transforming Africa.”

He spoke at the graduation of the pioneers of the trainee scheme.

The six-month hands-on work and learning experience programme was driven by Heirs Academy, a learning institution, established to support professional growth and career progression across Heirs Holdings.

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Sixty out of the 18,000 applicants were inducted into the programme as trainees. Fifty-four young professionals graduated.

The trainees completed a six-month capacity-building programme, combining learning and direct work experience, gained while rotating across investee companies of Heirs Holdings, including United Capital, Transcorp Group, Avon HMO, Avon Medical Practice, Africa Prudential, Afriland Properties, Heirs Oil & Gas, Heirs Life Assurance and Heirs Insurance Limited.

One of the beneficiaries who gave valedictory speech on behalf of others, Iwoware Christopher, expressed  gratitude to the Academy and Management of Heirs Holdings for the opportunity.

She said: “These past six months have been nothing short of an amazing experience. We have been exposed to the highest form of learning.

“I have no doubt that as we continue our career paths, these experiences, and memories that we have gathered will be an anchor point.”

Heirs Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Emmanuel Nnorom, described the scheme as an opportunity to not only position young people for success in their careers, but to also equip them with the necessary skills for leadership positions.