Polaris Bank has been recognised for its contributions to youth employment and workforce development, receiving the Private Sector Champion Award at the 2026 Jobberman Partners’ Convening held at Eko Hotel & Suites.
The award, presented by Jobberman, honours private sector organisations that have shown strong commitment to advancing youth employability through recruitment initiatives, graduate trainee programmes, executive hiring support, candidate assessment programmes, and strategic partnerships that create sustainable career opportunities for young Nigerians.
The annual convening brought together stakeholders from the private sector, development organisations, and industry leaders to discuss practical solutions to youth unemployment in Nigeria.
Speaking on the recognition, Cynthia Sanyaolu reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through strategic talent development initiatives.
“This recognition reflects Polaris Bank’s unwavering belief in the potential of Nigerian youths and our commitment to building platforms that enable them thrive professionally and economically,” she said.
According to her, the bank considers talent development and youth empowerment as critical drivers of national growth and sustainable development.
The 2026 convening, themed “From Impact to Action: Collectively Designing the Future of Youth Employment in Nigeria,” focused on strengthening collaboration between the private sector and other stakeholders to expand access to meaningful employment opportunities and equip young Nigerians with relevant workplace skills.
Jobberman commended Polaris Bank for delivering measurable impact within Nigeria’s employment ecosystem, describing the institution as a purpose-driven organisation committed to supporting youth employability and the future of work in Nigeria.
Over the years, Polaris Bank has continued to invest in programmes that promote career growth, workforce inclusion and economic empowerment.
Among the initiatives highlighted were the bank’s Polaris Graduate Intensive Training, PGIT and Polaris Tech Ignite Training, TechIGNITE, both designed to equip young professionals with practical skills and career opportunities within the financial services sector.
