About Us
Insights into how we’ve become Africa’s Global bank. UBA has been serving businesses and communities of Africa for 70 years.
70 years of uninterrupted banking operations
Currently, UBA has 19 African subsidiaries, contributing about 20% of the Group’s balance sheet, with a target of contributing 50%. We’re on a quest to build the strongest domestic and African brand.
History
United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Limited pioneered the entry of a new generation of foreign banks into the country in January 2005. The presence of UBA Ghana in the banking industry in Ghana over the last thirteen years has galvanized banking onto a higher performance level where competition and innovation in responding to the needs of the customer have become the driving force of the industry.
Leadership
The management team of the group is made up of a crop of seasoned and industry-recognized professionals, with diverse (but complementary) skills in various backgrounds, as well as depth of experience (garnered from national and international institutions).
About UBA Brand
The UBA logo is distinctive, simple, elegant, vibrant and memorable, combining the mustard seed legacy of Standard Trust Bank with the unique typographic UBA logo in predominant red on white.
Our Mission
To be a role model for African businesses by creating superior value for all our stakeholders, abiding by the utmost professional and ethical standards, and by building an enduring institution.
Our Vision
To be the undisputed leading and dominant financial services institution in Africa.
A Statement From The Group Managing Director/CEO
We are Africa; We represent the African dream; We are a story foretold 70 years ago, committed to continuous excellent customer experience as enshrined in our Customer-First (C1st) Philosophy.
We remain a reliable financial partner through highs and lows to all our customers and stakeholders. We are the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc…. Africa’s Global Bank.
Welcome, as we take you on an experiential journey into our world of bespoke financial services created by Africans to the world. Irrespective of the challenging COVID 19 Pandemic which impacted industries, health services, educational institutions, commerce, lifestyles, religions and world economies at large, at a speed, scale and severity that no-one could have predicted, we at UBA have worked hard and stayed together as a strong team amidst adversity, operational challenges and security threats. I assure you that UBA remains well-positioned with a rock solid foundation ready to meet your financial needs and business challenges.
We remain firmly grounded in our purpose and shared values and have consistently delivered strong, pre-tax earnings and consistent growth in all areas of our operations.
We keep pushing for increased efficiency in all our activities across the group, supported with a high level of execution drive.
Our ambition is grounded in the strength of our People – their high engagement, personal integrity, sense of responsibility and commitment to positive customer experience.
– Oliver Alawuba
