Firstbank Ghana has hosted a Talent cohort, an engagement session centred on intentional leadership, personal growth and professional development. 

The Talent programme at FirstBank Ghana aimed at delivering mutual value to both the bank and young graduates, going through a structured pathway for career development, practical industry exposure, and talent cultivation designed to support them to transition smoothly from academia into the workforce.

Trainees were taken through essential professional skills, real-world insights, and access to experienced mentors and networks such as Dr Esi Ansah, a renowned teacher, certified coach, entrepreneur, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Axis Human Capital Limited.

Professional pursuit

In an interaction with participants, Dr Ansah emphasised the importance of being deliberate in both personal and professional pursuits.

According to her, “if the Bank were not intentional, it would not even have this programme.

If you were not intentional in whatever you are doing, you would not have been selected, so in everything that you do, personally, at home, with your family or professionally, it is important to be intentional.”

She further underscored the need for professionals to prioritise mental and emotional well-being, encouraging talents to develop healthy outlets such as hobbies, social networks or mindfulness practices.

Dr Ansah added that well-being was not just a personal benefit, saying it was essential for sustaining productivity and building long-term resilience.

Challenge

Dr Ansah challenged the trainees to go beyond self-advancement and focus on uplifting others.

“It will not kill you to support other people. The real quality of leadership is making followers and peers better,” she said, stressing the power of empathy, collaboration and servant leadership.

For her part, the Head of Human Capital Management and Development at FirstBank Ghana, Naa Adokailey Amofa, said the bank believed that growth should be intentional, which was why its Talent Programme was more than a transition.

“It is a transformation, and we are not only equipping talents with technical skills but also helping them build the mindset, values and leadership capacity needed to thrive and make a difference,” she stated.

Ms Amofa added that the training session was a proof of FirstBank Ghana’s unwavering commitment to building a resilient, empowered, and future-ready workforce.

She affirmed that by fostering impactful learning experiences and cultivating a culture of leadership and excellence, the bank would continue to shape the next generation of changemakers both within the organisation and in the broader community.