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UBA Appoints Henrietta Ugboh as Independent Non-Executive Director
UBA Appoints Henrietta Ugboh as Independent Non-Executive Director
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appointed Henrietta Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director, marking an exciting development for Africa’s Global Bank. This strategic move comes as the bank bids farewell to Mrs. Owanari Duke, who has retired from the Group Board after a decade of dedicated service.
The appointment of Ugboh has been approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria. Tony Elumelu, CFR, UBA’s Group Chairman, expressed confidence in Ugboh’s abilities, saying, “Henrietta Ugboh brings a track record of professional success, integrity, and leadership, which will further strengthen the UBA Group Board.” This underscores UBA’s unwavering commitment to robust corporate governance.
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Henrietta Ugboh comes with an impressive background, holding a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, an MBA from ESUT Business School, and is an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School’s Executive Management Program. With over 30 years of experience in banking, primarily with Citibank, Ugboh is also an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).
Elumelu welcomed Ugboh to the Group Board, highlighting her extensive experience in commercial banking, credit, and risk management. “We look forward to her invaluable contribution to the group as we continue to execute our unique growth strategy across Africa and globally,” he noted.
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As UBA welcomes Ugboh, the board also extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Owanari Duke for her remarkable contributions during her tenure. Duke served on various committees, including the Board Governance Committee and the Statutory Audit Committee, providing distinguished leadership since joining the board in October 2012.
United Bank for Africa Plc stands as a leading Pan-African financial institution, serving over 45 million customers across 1,000 business offices in 20 African countries, as well as in major global cities like New York, London, Paris, and Dubai. UBA continues to connect people and businesses throughout Africa with innovative banking solutions, trade finance, and cross-border payment services.
As UBA moves forward with Henrietta Ugboh on board, the bank is poised for continued growth and success in the dynamic landscape of African banking.
