Heirs Holdings Opens Applications for Graduate Trainee Programme: How to Apply, Requirements
- Heirs Holdings announced applications for the second cohort of its Heirs Academy Graduate Trainee Programme are now open
- Eligible candidates must hold a minimum 2:2 degree, have completed NYSC, and be no older than 27 at the time of applying
- The application window closes on September 4, 2026, with the programme covering energy, insurance, financial services, power and real estate
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Heirs Holdings, the pan-African investment company founded by Tony O. Elumelu, has opened applications for the second cohort of its Heirs Academy Graduate Trainee Programme, targeting young professionals looking to build careers across some of Africa's most dynamic sectors.
The programme covers the company's portfolio of businesses in energy, insurance, financial services, power and real estate.
Source: UGC
Heirs Holdings operates across 24 countries and is guided by Africapitalism, Elumelu's economic philosophy that positions the private sector as a primary driver of Africa's development.
Legit.ng earlier reported that two of Heirs Holdings' subsidiaries were named among the 2026 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, reinforcing the Group’s growing influence in Africa’s insurance industry.
Requirements to apply for the programme
To be eligible, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Law or a relevant discipline from a recognised Nigerian or foreign university.
- Minimum of a Second Class Lower (2:2)
- Must have completed the NYSC programme
- Maximum of 2 years' post-NYSC experience
- Maximum age of 27 at the time of application
The application link is available here, but the deadline for submissions is September 4, 2026.
What Heirs Holdings traineed programme offers
Commenting on the initiative, Eluemuno Olumagin, Group Director of Human Resources at Heirs Holdings, said the programme is a deliberate long-term investment in Africa's future workforce.
Olumagin said:
"Africa's economic transformation begins with its human capital. At Heirs Holdings, talent development is an essential, long-term strategic investment. Through the Heirs Academy Graduate Trainee Programme, we are identifying high-potential young professionals and equipping them with the critical skills, enterprise mindset, and sector depth required building impactful careers and creating lasting institutional value across the continent."
Upon successful completion of the programme, high-performing trainees are placed within the Heirs Holdings Group, providing an opportunity to begin their careers within a leading pan-African investment group.
Source: UGC
The company pointed to the performance of its inaugural cohort as evidence of the programme's early success.
54 trainees completed six months of structured learning and professional development under the first edition, and many have since taken up roles within Heirs Holdings and its portfolio companies.
Jerry Eze gets Heirs Life Assurance appointment
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Heirs Insurance Group appointed Pastor Jerry Eze to the board of Heirs Life Assurance on August 10, 2026.
The televangelist joins as an independent non-executive director, bringing a background in philanthropy and community engagement.
The appointment is tied to Heirs Life's push to strengthen corporate governance and expand insurance access across Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
