Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers and investors at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
This year’s UNGA 80th Edition, commenced on Monday, September 15, and will run to September 25.
As always, UBA Group has mapped out a series of engaging activities to spotlight Africa’s opportunities and foster high-level dialogue with global leaders towards boosting the continent potential.
A key part of the event, according to the Bank, will be the unveiling of a ground-breaking ‘whitepaper’ that presents actionable strategies for unlocking Africa’s vast economic potential.
The event will part of the Bank mission to drive sustainable growth across the continent.
The whitepaper, a first-of-its-kind initiative by a leading African financial institution at UNGA, titled: “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth.” It will highlight opportunities in trade, infrastructure, digital innovation, climate finance, and inclusive growth.
By providing a roadmap for collaboration between Africa and the global community, UBA aims to position the continent not just as a beneficiary of investment, but as a critical driver of future global prosperity.
Apart from the White paper launch, other activities of the group will include, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Roundtable. This exercise will be hosted by UBA America, as well as the annual UBA Reception.
The reception will convene world leaders, policymakers, and influential business executives, who will hold critical dialogues on investment and development across the continent.
UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, spoke of the strategic importance of the dialogues. Elumelu explained that over the past few years, UBA has become an active leader in conversations, and activities that will drive tangible investments to the continent.
“These conversations are fundamentally different from previous discussions, because they will be followed by feasible and actionable decisions. UBA will actively work to implement these outcomes for the benefit of the continent, as committed partners in Africa’s development and sustainability,” said Elumelu.
He continued: “At the UNGA, we cannot let such an opportunity pass without major African players like UBA taking centre stage to bring these leaders together and showcase Africa’s potential.”
UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, remarked on the upcoming event, especially the whitepaper significance, underscored the need for more private organizations, and players to demonstrate their commitment to development through concrete action and proven capabilities.
UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African Continent. It has 25,000 employees’ group wide and serves over 45 million customers globally. It is operating in 20 African countries, and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates. UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology.