Ghana: UBA commemorates Africa Day spotlighting vibrant African heritage and cultural diversity

UBA Ghana Celebrates Africa Union (AU) Day with Festive Ceremony at Head Office and Business Offices Nationwide.

As the bank commemorates its 20th anniversary in Ghana and the 75th anniversary of the UBA Group, it continues to utilize Africa Day as an opportunity to celebrate the continent’s unity in diversity and showcase its abundant cultural and economic potential.

During the event, staff members adorned themselves in various indigenous attires, representing the diverse tribes, ethnic groups, and countries across Africa, thereby showcasing the continent’s rich cultural heritage.

Henry Nii Dottey, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA Ghana, emphasized “As a premium Pan-African bank driven by multicultural diversity, UBA aims to put Africa on the world map as a key player in finance.

“We celebrate Africa Day to promote unity, mutual respect, and pride in who we are as a people and a Pan-African organization with a global reach.”

The festivities for this year included a variety of engaging activities, notably the Africa Day Best Dressed Competition, spanning the continent and open to all staff members. The competition offered enticing prizes of up to USD 12,000 across the network.

UBA Ghana showcased its commitment to boosting trade in Africa through its innovative products and services, including AfriTrade, a robust self-developed platform for export proceeds collection and import bill payments across the sub-region.

The bank’s cross-border remittance services, such as Africash and UBA Connect, provide efficient support for traders and individuals moving goods and services across the continent.

To engage customers, the bank hosted an interactive activity called “Spin The Wheel,” offering education on African history, food, Tourist sites, culture, and the chance to win exciting prizes.

As part of the celebrations, the Bank’s customers enjoyed a delightful array of local beverages and snacks.