Unified Payments leads way with talent development, welcomes 25 internss into UP Academy
THE Unified Payments Academy, a groundbreaking talent incubation initiative b y Unified, Payment Services Limited, held kick- starting its inaugural the academy session with 25 interns admitted from across the nation.
The Academy, a first- of- itskind programme in Nigeria's Fintech industr y, aims to nurture and train top- tier professionals to bridge the talent gap currentl y plaguing the fastgrowing industry. The first cohort of 25 talented individuals, selected from a pool of over 2,000 applicants, represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, united by their passion to drive technological evolution and solve complex problems through financial technology.
These bright minds will undergo a six- week intensive training programme led by industry experts, followed by two years of hands- on experience and real- world opportunities. The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unified Payments, Dr Agada B. Apochi, while welcoming the interns to the programme, stated that the Academy is structured to serve not just Unified Payments as a company, but to train experts for the payment industry in Nigeria, Africa and the world.
"As Nigeria's premier payment technology company, Unified Payments is proud to lead the charge in identifying and grooming the next generation of Fintech talents," he said.
He further spoke on the increasing demand for experienced professionals within the industry, affirming that the quality of education and experience the interns would be exposed to at the Academy would equip them to deliver value in any organisation they find themselves.
Apochi, while encouraging the interns to envision a bright future, recalled his career journey, which saw him grow from a contract staff in a bank to leading Nigeria's foremost payment technology company.
In her keynote address, Director of Corporate Services, Vivian Okolo, reiterated the organisation's commitment to excellence and encouraged the interns to fully immerse themselves in the Unified Payments ecosystem.