L-R: Cynthia Sanyaolu; Mathew Oji; and Olanrewaju Oyekunle at the 2026 Jobberman Partners’ Convening 2026 in Lagos, where Polaris Bank was honoured with the Private Sector Champion Award in recognition of its contributions to youth employment, talent development and workforce empowerment across Nigeria.
By Peace Udugba
Polaris Bank has been honoured with the Private Sector Champion Award at the 2026 Jobberman Partners’ Convening 2026 held at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of the bank’s contributions to youth employment, talent development and workforce empowerment across Nigeria.
The award recognises private sector organisations that have demonstrated strong commitment and leadership in 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.
Organised by Jobberman, the annual convening brought together stakeholders from the private sector, development organisations and industry leaders to discuss practical and scalable solutions to youth unemployment in Nigeria.
Speaking on the recognition, Cynthia Sanyaolu, Head of Talent Management at Polaris Bank, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians and strengthening the nation’s workforce through strategic people-focused initiatives aimed at creating long-term economic and social impact.
“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.
“At Polaris Bank, we see talent development and youth empowerment as critical drivers of national growth and sustainable development.”
Themed “From Impact to Action: Collectively Designing the Future of Youth Employment in Nigeria,” the convening focused on fostering collaboration between the private sector and other stakeholders to expand access to meaningful employment opportunities and equip young Nigerians with the skills required to succeed in an evolving economy.
Jobberman commended Polaris Bank for consistently going beyond transactional partnerships to deliver measurable impact within Nigeria’s employment ecosystem. The recruitment firm described the bank as a purpose-driven institution committed to advancing youth employability and supporting the future of work in Nigeria.
Over the years, Polaris Bank has continued to invest in initiatives that promote learning, career growth, workforce inclusion and economic empowerment. Through strategic graduate trainee recruitment programmes such as the Polaris Graduate Intensive Training (PGIT) and Polaris Tech Ignite Training (TechIGNITE), alongside other talent development initiatives and partnerships, the bank says it remains committed to supporting the next generation of Nigerian professionals.
The recognition further reinforces Polaris Bank’s position as a socially responsible financial institution focused on driving sustainable impact through innovation, strategic partnerships and people-centred initiatives across Nigeria.
