Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appointed Henrietta Ngozi Ugboh as a Non-Executive Director on the Group’s Board.
Gatekeepers News reports that UBA announced the appointment through a statement released.
According to the statement; the appointment has been duly approved by relevant regulatory bodies including Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) whose approval was granted last Friday.
UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, who commented on the appointment, said, “Henrietta Ngozi Ugboh exemplifies the qualities of a seasoned banker and professional, with decades in her banking career.”
Ugboh holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, an MBA from ESUT Business School, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. She has over 30 years of experience in banking and is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).
Elumelu added that with her considerable experience and expertise which spans Commercial Banking, Credit, and Risk Management, amongst others, the Board is excited about the positive accomplishment she will bring to the bank, adding, “We look forward to her invaluable contributions to the Group.”
The Board also announced the retirement of Mrs. Owanari Duke, an Independent Non-Executive Director, who joined UBA Group Board in October 2012.
During her tenure, Mrs. Owanari Duke provided distinguished leadership, serving on numerous Committees of the Bank such as Board Governance Committee, Board Audit, Governance, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Board Credit Committee, Finance & General Purpose Committee and Statutory Audit Committee.
On behalf of the board, Elumelu expressed deep appreciation to Mrs. Duke for her dedication and significant contributions to the Group, wishing her the best in her future endeavour.
United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading Pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than forty-five million customers, across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries. With a presence in New York, London, Paris, and Dubai, UBA is connecting people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial, and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments and remittances, trade finance, and ancillary banking services.
