By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos
United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Monday, held its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony to kick-start the festive season to spread goodwill and foster a sense of community during this special time of year.
Executed through its Corporate Social Responsibility Arm, the UBA Foundation, the ceremony, held at the UBA head office in Lagos, brought together staff, customers, and well-wishers in a heart-warming display of joy, gratitude, and unity.
Speaking at the event, UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, was quoted as saying: “It is a family tradition for us in UBA to light up Marina. Christmas is a period of light—to provide light to the world, and that is what Christmas is all about.
“UBA is joining in to light up Marina, light up everywhere, and provide light to our staff, customers, and everyone.”
He equally emphasised the bank’s dedication towards creating memorable experiences and its appreciation for the staff efforts and customers throughout the year.
He continued: “UBA today is sharing love with all customers and all staff. We believe that Christmas is a season for us to show love and share love with our neighbors, our customers, and our staff in particular; we are happy and grateful for all your sacrifices and contributions, especially during what has been a difficult year.
“I am particularly grateful to the board of UBA, led by our own Chairman, Tony Elumelu. I would also like to thank the entire executive management team – including Our ED/CEOs from America, and all our management team. We appreciate the work they have done so far.”
We believe that Christmas is a season for us to show love and share love with our neighbors, our customers, and our staff in particular; we are happy and grateful for all your sacrifices and contributions, especially during what has been a difficult year.
Similarly, UBA’s Group Executive Director, Treasury and International Banking/CEO of UBA America, Sola Yomi-Ajayi, said: “This season is a time to reflect on the spirit of giving. We are celebrating the birth of Jesus as a season of Christmas. We are also celebrating our valued customers, our dedicated employees, and the communities where we operate.”
Attributing the bank’s 75 years of success to customers’ trust and loyalty, she added: “Thank you for believing in us, choosing UBA as your trusted bank, and allowing us to be part of your journey.
“Your confidence in UBA is not misplaced, and we assure you of our continued commitment to delivering exceptional services and products.”
Over the years, the UBA Foundation, which focuses on key areas such as Education, the Environment, Economic Empowerment and other special projects, has been very active in creating sustainable development in its host communities.
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), the Foundation will be feeding tens of thousands of people across Africa during this festive season.
