The United Financial institution for Africa Group has introduced plans to open a department in Saudi Arabia and develop its presence throughout Africa in 2025.
This was disclosed by the Group Managing Director and Chief Government Officer, Oliver Alawuba, throughout a send-forth dinner held in honour of the financial institution’s retired non-executive administrators in Abuja on Wednesday evening.
Alawuba additionally revealed that the financial institution employs over 25,000 employees and serves greater than 45 million clients throughout 24 nations.
He mentioned, “The UBA, which has over 25,000 employees and serves greater than 45 million clients throughout 24 nations, is the legacy you’ve gotten contributed to. That’s the UBA that can proceed to thrive for generations.”
He assured clients that UBA stays steadfast in its mission to construct a sustainable establishment.
“Our chairman was in Saudi Arabia not too long ago and introduced that UBA will set up its presence there subsequent 12 months. We may also launch further African subsidiaries, making certain that the financial institution grows from power to power,” he added.
Alawuba described the financial institution’s success as a collective effort and expressed gratitude to the retirees for his or her contributions.
Talking on the occasion, UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu praised the retired administrators and their households for his or her dedication and sacrifices.
“At UBA, we’re greater than only a financial institution; we’re a household. These people have been selfless, ultra-dedicated, and instrumental to the success we’ve got achieved in Nigeria, Africa, and globally. We owe a debt of gratitude to their households for the assist they offered,” Elumelu mentioned.
One of many retirees, Kayode Fashola, recalled how he joined UBA and expressed his appreciation to Elumelu for trusting him with crucial positions regardless of initially being a stranger.
He mentioned, “To work with Elumelu, you should be dedicated, devoted, and expert. You will need to even be loyal. He’s somebody who entrusts every little thing to somebody he doesn’t know. I used to be a stranger to him, and he appointed me because the Chairman of the Basic Objective Committee. I held that place for 4 years, and he by no means as soon as interfered with my work.”