United Bank of Africa Plc has been conferred with Bank of the Year Award by Independent Newspaper.
The award was bestowed on the bank at the newspaper’s annual awards event held recently at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos and attended by executives from the banking sector and other financial institutions.
Speaking after receiving the award, UBA’s deputy managing director, Mr. Liadi Ayoku said he was delighted at the recognition and pledged the bank’s commitment to continually impact lives through “our services as well as our financial support to individuals.”
“This award marks another milestone for the UBA Group and is a testament of the diligent execution of the bank’s strategic initiatives on customer service.
“For us, being recognised as Bank of the Year complements positive feedback from customers and is a recognition of our improving efficiencies, service quality and innovation.
“I therefore dedicate this award to our growing loyal corporate and retail customers, who are our essence.
“Given our heritage and commitment to Africa’s development, we continue to impact lives through our services as well as our financial support to individuals, businesses and government,” said Ayoku who was represented by the directorate head, Lagos Island, Mr. Uzoechina Molokwu.
The deputy MD further stated that UBA will remain focused on its goal of democratising banking in Africa, leveraging on new technologies.
He also restated the bank’s determination to change the narrative of financial services on the continent.
While presenting the award to the bank, the editor, Independent Newspapers, Mr. Don Okere, said UBA earned the coveted prize because it has stood out in prioritising customers and improving its technological offerings to accommodate the growing needs of its clients.
He said even though Africa’s economic landscape has been unpredictable in recent times, a factor that has resulted in business challenges in Nigeria and some of the continents best performing economies, UBA was still able to find its rhythm and excelled as is evident from its recently released first quarter results.
