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The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting and accelerating the Republic of Benin’s economic growth through sustained backing of critical infrastructure and development initiatives.
Alawuba made this known during a high-level strategic working visit to the country on January 28, 2026.
The one-day visit, which featured engagements with government officials, key corporate clients, and UBA staff, highlighted the bank’s integrated and long-term approach to driving sustainable economic development.
Speaking during a courtesy meeting with Benin’s Senior Minister of Finance, Economy, and Cooperation, Romuald Wadagni, Alawuba emphasized UBA’s ongoing and planned support for the government’s transformative infrastructure and development agenda.
“Our presence in Benin is that of a committed stakeholder. We see our role as that of a catalyst, working collaboratively to translate the vision of Benin’s strategic development plans into tangible and bankable outcomes,” he said.
He also expressed the bank’s appreciation for the strong partnership with the Beninese government, specifically acknowledging the allocation of land to UBA Benin as compensation for its former main branch, which was acquired for public use.
