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UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Key Executive Board Appointments and Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

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UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Key Executive Board Appointments and Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line with UBA’s robust succession and leadership development strategy, the Board has approved the appointment of three new Executive Directors—Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi and Mr. Chidi Okpala—effective January 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Executive Appointments:Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey – Executive Director, Digital Banking:Mr. Lamptey brings 25 years of multinatio...

From Classroom to Corporate: My UBA Internship Experience

Written by Wendy Adobea Osei, Central University When my school handed me an internship letter to submit to United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd., I had no idea how transformative the experience would be. Submitting that letter with hope, waiting for a response, and finally receiving the call to begin my internship marked the start of a journey filled with growth, learning, and discovery. Before joining UBA, I shared a common perception that banks only dealt with money, accounts, and financial transactions. However, my internship experience has completely changed that perspective. I have come to see that banks are complex institutions with diverse departments, each contributing uniquely to the overall success of the organization. I had the privilege of being placed in the Marketing an...

UBA Promotes Reading Culture Across Regions Ahead of Literacy Day

Students across Ghana are discovering new worlds through African literature, thanks to UBA Ghana commitment to education and youth development. As part of its flagship Read Africa Project, UBA has organized interactive reading clinics and donated rich collections of African books to selected schools, nurturing a strong reading culture and equipping students with tools for personal and academic growth. These initiatives come ahead of International Literacy Day in September. The beneficiary schools Fiaseman Senior High School, Accra Academy, and Osei Tutu Senior High School received book donations designed to broaden horizons, strengthen literacy skills, and unlock creativity among students. The books were ‘The Kaya Girl’ by Mamle Wolo and Segu by Maryse Conde. Speaking at t...