UBA GMD, Alawuba Appointed Body of Banks CEOs Chair

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba has been nominated Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s Body of Bank CEOs.

This was disclosed by CIBN via a statement on its website on Monday.

This prestigious appointment recognizes Alawuba’s significant expertise and imaginative leadership in the banking sector, as well as his unrelenting dedication to strengthening the financial industry in Nigeria and beyond Africa, according to the release.

As chairman, Alawuba would be in charge of encouraging collaboration and driving strategic initiatives among Nigeria’s top bank executives.

The statement added, “Like he has achieved as the GMD of UBA, his leadership is expected to bring innovative solutions and strengthen the collective efforts of the banking community while addressing the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the financial sector.”

The CIBN also announced the appointment of Mrs. Miriam Olusanya, CEO of GTBank, as Vice Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs. Her appointment, together with Alawuba’s, represents a strong and united leadership team set to improve.

“UBA congratulated Alawuba and Olusanya on their appointment, adding that the bank is confident that their combined expertise and visionary leadership would usher in a new era of progress and innovation for the banking industry in Nigeria, and that under their guidance, the Body of Banks’ CEOs will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping policies and strategies that will drive sustainable economic growth and enhance the overall stability of the financial system in Nigeria,” CIBN stated.