The United Bank for Africa, UBA is one of the best-run banks today. But many people don’t know that those running this formidable institution. City People unveils below, The Big Guys and Ladies who are members of the Board & Management of the bank
ANTHONY ONYEMAECHI ELUMELU
He is a simple but classy businessman who everyone calls Tony. Founder of Heirs Holdings Ltd., Africa Exchange Holdings Ltd. and Tony Elumelu Foundation, Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu is an entrepreneur and businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies and presently holds the position of Chairman of United Bank for Africa Plc, Chairman for AMoney, Chairman for Heirs Holdings Ltd., Chairman for Tenoil Petroleum & Energy Services (a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings Ltd.), Chairman at Africa Exchange Holdings Ltd., Chairman for Transnational Corp. of Nigeria Plc and President at West African Bankers’ Association. He is also Co-Chairman-Food Security Strategy Group at The Aspen Institute, Inc. and on the board of 6 other companies.
In his past career Mr. Elumelu was Chairman at Valucard Nigeria Plc, Chief Executive Officer & Group Managing Director at United Bank for Africa Plc and Chairman of United Metropolitan Nigeria Life Insurance Ltd. Mr. Elumelu received a graduate degree from the University of Lagos and an undergraduate degree from Ambrose Alli University.
KENNEDY UZOKA
Currently, Kennedy Uzoka is CEO, Group Managing Director & Executive Director at United Bank for Africa Plc. Mr. Uzoka is also on the board of The Nigerian Economic Summit Group and UBA Bank Kenya Ltd.
In the past Mr. Uzoka occupied the position of Chief Marketing Officer & Regional Director at Standard Trust Bank Plc. Kennedy Uzoka received an undergraduate degree from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Lagos.
CHIUGO NDUBISI
Presently, Chiugo Ndubisi occupies the position of Group Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director at United Bank for Africa Plc. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director at Diamond Bank Plc. Mr. Ndubisi received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nigeria and an MBA from the University of Lagos.
CHUKWUMA NWEKE
Presently, Chukwuma Nweke holds the position of Group Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director at United Bank for Africa Plc. He is also Associate Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Mr. Nweke received an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Nigeria.
OLIVER ALAWUBA
Executive Director
Oliver Alawuba is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Senior Member at The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Member of Bank Directors Association of Nigeria and Member of Catholic Knights.
In his past career, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd.
UCHE IKE
Executive Director
Uche Ike is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Associate Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Mr. Ike previously held the position of General Manager at United Bank For Africa (New York). He received an MBA from the University of Benin.
AZIZ DIA
Non-Executive Director
Aziz Dia is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc. He previously occupied the position of Group Head-Treasury at Ecobank Transnational, Inc.
FOLUKE KAFAYAT ABDUL-RAZAQ
Non-Executive Director
Founder of Bridge House College, Foluke Kafayat Abdul-Razaq is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Bridge House College. In the past she was Chairman at Lagos State Government, Chief Executive Officer at Credite Bank Nigeria Ltd., Member-Management Board at Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corp., Council Member at Bank Directors Association of Nigeria and Member of Institute of Directors. She received a graduate degree from the University of Ibadan.
JOSEPH CHIEDU KESHI
Vice Chairman
Joseph Chiedu Keshi is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Chairman at AfriGrowth Foundation. In his past career, he held the position of Secretary at Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Ibadan and a graduate degree from International Institute of Social Studies.
DAN OKEKE
Executive Director
Dan Okeke is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Associate of Nigerian Institute of Management. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nigeria and an MBA from Enugu State University of Science & Technology.
AYOKU LIADI
Executive Director
Ayoku Liadi is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. In the past Mr. Liadi held the position of Managing Director at Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. Mr. Liadi received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nigeria.
IBRAHIM PURI
Executive Director
Ibrahim Puri is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc. In the past he held the position of Business Controller at Savannah Bank Nigeria Plc and Business Controller at Universal Trust Bank Plc. He received a graduate degree from Bayero University Kano
ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO
Non-Executive Director
Erelu Angela Adebayo is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies. Currently, she occupies the position of Chairman at Wemabod Estates Ltd., Chairman of Erelu Adebayo Foundation and Managing Director at Quintecca Nigeria Ltd. She is also on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc, Meyer Plc, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Omega Savings & Loans Ltd.
In her past career Ms. Adebayo occupied the position of Chairman for Afriland Properties Plc, Managing Director at A. A. Adebayo & Associates Property Consultants, Property Manager at Ashland Oil Nigeria Co. and Council Member at The Nigerian Stock Exchange. Erelu Angela Adebayo received a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge.
ISAAC OLUKAYODE FASOLA
Non-Executive Director
Isaac Olukayode Fasola is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc.
ANGELA ANEKE
Non-Executive Director
Presently, Angela Aneke holds the position of Chairman of Teragro Commodities Ltd. She is also Associate Member at The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and on the board of 6 other companies. In the past Ms. Aneke was Chairman at United Capital Plc and Chairman for United Metropolitan Nigeria Life Insurance Ltd. She received an undergraduate degree from American University.
ABDULQADIR JELI BELLO
Non-Executive Director
Abdulqadir Jeli Bello is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Associate Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
In his past career Mr. Bello was Area Manager, Head-Credit Control & Policy at Gamji Bank of Nigeria Plc, Executive Director & Executive Director-Far North at United Bank for Africa Plc and Chairman of Transcorp Hotels Plc. He received an undergraduate degree from Bayero University Kano.
OWANARI BOBMANUEL DUKE
Independent Non-Executive Director
Owanari Bobmanuel Duke is Executive Chairman for Allied Merchants & Brokers Ltd. Ms. Duke is also on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Chairman at Child Survival & Development Organisation of Nigeria, Managing Partner at Duke & Bob-Manuel and Member of Nigerian Bar Association.
In her past career Ms. Duke held the position of Country Director at Empretec Nigeria Foundation and Country Director at United Nations Conference on Trade & Development UNCTAD. Owanari Bobmanuel Duke received a graduate degree from Ahmadu Bello University.
SAMUEL ONI
Independent Non-Executive Director
Samuel Oni is on the board of United Bank for Africa Plc and Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc. In his past career Mr. Oni occupied the position of Accountant for Defence Industries Corp. of Nigeria, Chief Accountant for Kwara Breweries Ltd. and Deputy Director at Central Bank of Nigeria.
Mr. Oni received an MBA from the University of Ilorin
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