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Oliver Alawuba, group managing director and chief executive officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has been appointed chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs
Alawuba’s appointment, according to the organisation, underscores his extensive experience and visionary leadership in the banking sector, as well as his unwavering commitment towards advancing the financial industry in Nigeria and across Africa.
In his role as chairman, Alawuba will be at the forefront of fostering collaboration and driving strategic initiatives among the top executives of banks in Nigeria.
Like he has achieved as the GMD of Africa’s Global Bank, UBA, his leadership is expected to bring innovative solutions and strengthen the collective efforts of the banking community while addressing the dynamic challenges and opportunities within the financial sector.
The CIBN also announced the appointment of Miriam Olusanya, the CEO of GTBank, as the vice chairman of the Body of Banks’ CEOs. Her appointment, alongside Alawuba’s, signifies a strong and unified leadership team poised to enhance the banking landscape in Nigeria.
UBA Group, in a statement released following the announcement, expressed its congratulations to Alawuba and Olusanya on their appointments as chairman and vice chairman of the CIBN Body of Banks’ CEOs, respectively.
The bank applauded the appointments and affirmed its belief that the combined strengths of Alawuba’s and Olusanya’s leadership would bring forth a new era of progress and innovation in the Nigerian banking sector.
