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University of Ibadan Honours UBA GMD, Alawuba.
The University of Ibadan honors UBA GMD, Alawuba.
The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier university, recently bestowed the title of Ambassador on Mr. Oliver Alawuba, the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. This recognition comes in celebration of UI’s 75th anniversary and acknowledges Alawuba’s outstanding contributions to the banking industry and his efforts in promoting the university’s interests within corporate Nigeria.
Celebrating Seventy-Five Years of Excellence:
NewsReport gathered that during a visit to UBA House in Marina, Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of UI, highlighted the achievements and milestones reached by the university over its 75 years. He emphasized that this milestone anniversary would serve as a catalyst for a year-long participatory program aimed at developing the institution further and providing scholarships to deserving students.
Recognizing Alumni Achievements:
As part of their anniversary celebrations, UI has identified remarkable alumni who have made significant impacts on society both nationally and internationally. These distinguished individuals have been designated as UI@75 Ambassadors. Among them are Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and Mr. Oliver Alawuba.
Alawuba’s Accomplishments:
With more than 20 years in banking across various sectors such as private banking, corporate banking, and investment banking, Mr. Oliver Alawuba stands out as an embodiment of excellence associated with products from the University of Ibadan. The university shares UBA’s vision for excellence at every level, not only locally within Nigeria but also across Africa and worldwide.
Supporting Collaboration with the Private Sector:
Expressing gratitude for receiving this prestigious appointment from his alma mater’s management team, Mr. Oliver Alawuba advocated for Nigerian universities to establish partnerships with the private sector due to insufficient government funding. As a pan-African financial institution with a presence in 20 African countries and global operations, UBA is committed to championing collaborations between universities and the private sector for sustainable development.
UI@75: A Year-Long Celebration:
During the visit, Professor Peter Olapegba, Chairman of UI@75 and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Administration at the University of Ibadan, outlined various activities planned for this year-long celebration. He also called for support from the private sector towards implementing the university’s six-point development initiatives.
Alawuba’s Impressive Career:
Over his 25-year career in the financial services industry, Mr. Oliver Alawuba has achieved significant milestones and played a vital role in shaping Africa’s banking landscape. He has held various leadership roles within UBA, including CEO Designate for UBA Cote D’Ivoire, CEO of UBA Ghana, Regional CEO for West Africa, ED East Bank in Nigeria, and later DMD/CEO UBA Africa.
Presently serving as GMD/CEO at UBA Plc., Alawuba oversees global operations across Nigeria and 19 other African countries, as well as branches in America (UBA America), the United Kingdom (UBA United Kingdom), France (UBA France), and the UAE (UBA UAE). Under his leadership at UBA Plc., the bank continues to deliver exceptional financial performance while prioritizing customer satisfaction under its “Customer First” philosophy.
Conclusion:
The appointment of Mr. Oliver Alawuba as UI Ambassador represents an acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to both the banking industry and his alma mater. This collaboration between UI and UBA sets an excellent example of how universities can work hand-in-hand with successful alumni who have made significant impacts on society. With their shared vision for excellence and commitment to sustainable development across Africa, UI@75 Ambassadors like Alawuba will undoubtedly play a vital role in shaping the future of the University of Ibadan and Nigeria as a whole.
Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode Adebowale, during the conferment of UI @ 75 Ambassador on Alawuba, an alumnus, during the visit of the university’s management to UBA House, Marina, on Thursday.
