Parallex Bank Graduates New Cohort from Banking Academy
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- Parallex Bank has graduated a new cohort from its Limitless Banking Academy, a six-month program focused on youth empowerment and talent development.
- The program equipped young professionals with skills for modern banking careers, with the CEO emphasizing investment in youth for future innovation.
- Graduates were urged to uphold excellence and integrity, with a keynote speaker encouraging purposeful leadership and personal growth.
Parallex Bank celebrated the graduation of a new group of trainees from its Limitless Banking Academy on July 4, 2026. The six-month intensive program aims to develop young Nigerian professionals for careers in the banking sector.
Dr. Olufemi Bakre, the bank's CEO, congratulated the graduates, highlighting the bank's commitment to investing in young people. He stated that empowering youth with the right skills and values creates a ripple effect of innovation and positive impact. "At Parallex Bank, we believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful investments we can make," Bakre said.
The ceremony also featured a keynote address by Mr. Olufunmi Augosto, Managing Director of IBFCAlliance Limited. Augosto encouraged the graduates to become purposeful leaders capable of driving transformation. He challenged them to take ownership of the future through deliberate decisions and emphasized that investing in personal growth would enable them to inspire others and contribute to national development.
At Parallex Bank, we believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful investments we can make. By equipping them with the right skills and values, we are creating a ripple effect of innovation, leadership and positive impact that will extend far beyond our organization.
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