Nigeria: UBA’s GMD named Chairman of CIBN Body of Banks’ CEOs

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has been named the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs.

This appointment was officially announced by the CIBN on its website on Monday, July 8, 2024.

This esteemed appointment highlights Alawuba’s vast experience and visionary leadership in the banking sector, as well as his steadfast dedication to advancing the financial industry in Nigeria and throughout Africa.

As Chairman, Alawuba will lead efforts to foster collaboration and spearhead strategic initiatives among Nigeria’s top banking executives.

Drawing from his accomplishments as GMD of UBA, Alawuba’s leadership is anticipated to introduce innovative solutions and bolster the collective efforts of the banking community in addressing the sector’s dynamic challenges and opportunities.

Additionally, the CIBN announced the appointment of Mrs. Miriam Olusanya, CEO of GTBank, as Vice Chairman of the Body of Banks’ CEOs. Together, their appointments signal a robust and unified leadership team ready to enhance Nigeria’s banking landscape.

UBA congratulates Alawuba and Olusanya on their appointments and is confident that their combined expertise and visionary leadership will usher in a new era of progress and innovation for Nigeria’s banking industry. Under their guidance, the Body of Banks’ CEOs is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping policies and strategies that drive sustainable economic growth and enhance the stability of Nigeria’s financial system.