United Bank for Africa ,UBA, Plc has swept nine awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, hosted by Financial Times’ The Banker Magazine.
The accolades include the prestigious Bank of the Year Africa 2023, solidifying UBA’s position as the continent’s leading financial institution.
Additionally, UBA’s subsidiaries received the Bank of the Year award in eight of the 20 countries where it operates in Africa. These winning subsidiaries are UBA Cameroon, UBA Chad, UBA Ghana, UBA Cote d’Ivoire, UBA Mozambique, UBA Congo, UBA Sierra Leone, and UBA Tanzania.
This achievement marks the second time in the past three years that UBA has won the regional award as the best bank in Africa, securing the same title in 2021.
UBA’s Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, expressed gratitude and excitement about the awards, emphasizing that they are a reassurance that the bank is on track in consolidating its leadership position in Africa.
The Banker Awards is globally recognized as a benchmark for banking excellence. UBA’s multiple victories underscore the institution’s commitment to providing exceptional financial services and superior financial intermediation on the continent.
The awards reflect UBA’s ability to navigate the complexities of the African banking landscape and drive economic growth and financial inclusion.
The recognition follows UBA’s recent wins at the 2023 FMDQ Gold Awards, where it secured three categories, including Best FX Liquidity Provider, Dealing Institution of the Year, and Best Money Market Liquidity Provider.
UBA continues to maintain its position as Nigeria’s leading financial institution with impressive financial results, solid capital strength, and consistent corporate performance.
As a leading Pan-African financial institution, UBA serves more than 35 million customers across 20 African countries, connecting people and businesses through retail, commercial, and corporate banking, cross-border payments, remittances, trade finance, and ancillary banking services.
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