UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of banking professionals by honouring the best-performing students at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Induction Ceremony for the 13th consecutive time.
The foundation sponsored the ‘Best Student in Applied Banking’ award category with a cash reward, which was presented to Mr. Ukelere, Daniel Uchechukwu and Mr. Adeniji, Abdulgafar Abiodun, for their exceptional performance in the Chartered Banker examinations.
Speaking about the support for the award, Mrs. Bola Atta, Managing Director of the UBA Foundation, stated that the foundation’s sustained partnership with the CIBN is a strategic investment in the future of Africa’s financial sector.
She said, “For over a decade, UBA Foundation’s partnership with CIBN has been a cornerstone of our mission to empower talented young Africans. By recognising and rewarding academic excellence, we are actively investing in a pipeline of skilled professionals who are equipped to drive innovation, uphold the highest ethical standards, and contribute significantly to the growth of the banking industry and the broader economic prosperity of our continent.”
UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the UBA Group, is committed to the socio-economic betterment of the communities in which the bank operates, focusing on development in the areas of education, environment, economic empowerment and special projects.
