New York, United States– President Joseph Nyumah Boakai attended a cocktail event organized by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) as a special guest during the just-ended United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Summit.
By Jaheim T. Tumu- [email protected]
The UBA cocktail reception served as an opportunity for Heads of State including President Boakai to engage in discussions with global financial stakeholders and diplomats.
UBA which serves 45 million customers in 20 African countries celebrated its 75th Anniversary. However, the Bank aimed to strengthen partnerships and explore avenues for economic development, particularly in Africa, by leveraging financial resources and investments.
Speaking during the reception, the Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu who was the host, said that he felt honored to see the number of world leaders who attended the event.
He, however, said that he’s proud of the progress and continue success of UBA and the positive impact the Bank has made.
Said Elumelu, “I am proud of the growth and continued success of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the positive impact the bank has had on its over 45 million customers across regions over the last 75 years.”
He added, “The sheer number and calibre of guests we were able to welcome to the UBA Cocktail Reception speaks volumes about our reach, and here in the US, where UBA America turned 40, we are on track to continuing our expansion.”
Also speaking, the Group Managing Director Oliver Alawuba said that the UBA is committed to advance financial inclusion and innovation as they have done across the world.
He emphasized that the UBA reception sent a clear message that they look to partner with the world for Africa.
Said Alawuba “Africa is a world leader in digital banking. Innovative solutions originated on the continent have given millions of un- and underbanked Africans access to finance.”
Adding, “As UBA, we are committed to advancing financial inclusion and innovation, as we have done across the world over the past 75 years. Our recent UBA Reception sent a clear message: we look to partner with the world for Africa.”
Meanwhile, the reception was also attended by UBA CEO Africa, Madam Abiola Bayuwah, the current Board Chairman for UBA Liberia, Mr. Ebele Ogbue and the Chief Executive Officer of UBA Liberia, Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu.
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