By Mulengera Reporters
Day 3 of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) Cohort 5 Bootcamp has continued at Africa Bible University, Lubowa, with a strong focus on discipline, integrity, and professional readiness for Uganda’s top-performing students.
The session opened with a powerful ethical reflection from Sarah K. Nakkazi, Head of Compliance, Financial Crime and Conduct Risk at Equity Bank Uganda. Citing Proverbs 19:3, “People ruin their lives by their own foolish actions and then they blame the Lord,” she reminded scholars that success is shaped by daily decisions. She emphasized that character is built through consistent choices and warned against small shortcuts that may appear insignificant but can lead to major consequences over time. She stressed the importance of following procedures, maintaining accountability, and acting with integrity in every setting.
Issah Ssekatwa, Lecturer at the School of Economics at Africa Bible University, challenged the scholars to prepare for transition beyond their current level of achievement. He noted that “what has made you succeed to this level won’t make you succeed to the next level,” urging them to embrace independence and adaptability. He encouraged skills such as effective listening, empathy, gratitude, and acceptance as essential tools for growth. He further cautioned that unmanaged dependency can limit progress by consuming time, energy, and focus.
Christine Jane Aanyu, Manager at Equity Bank Uganda, led a session on service excellence and professionalism. She emphasized fairness in service delivery, insisting that every customer must be treated equally and with respect. She highlighted cleanliness, order, and professional appearance as key elements that reflect discipline and build trust in any professional environment. She challenged the scholars to be proactive individuals who create impact rather than wait for opportunities.
Farouk Ssekisaka Kavuma, Head of Enterprise Project Management at Equity Bank Uganda, encouraged intentional decision-making and effective communication. He reminded the scholars that teamwork requires openness, adaptability, and understanding that problems often have multiple solutions. He emphasized that success should not only be achieved but done so ethically and efficiently.
The day concluded with Robert Wanok, Head of Retail Banking at Equity Bank Uganda, who prepared the scholars for their upcoming branch placements. He described bank branches as critical “distribution points” where real customer engagement takes place. He emphasized discipline, structure, and accountability in fast-paced environments where decisions must be made responsibly.
The Equity Leaders Program continues to equip scholars with leadership skills, mentorship, and practical exposure to prepare them for future careers across Africa. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
