Commissioning the Branch, the Nigerian High Commissioner H.E John Henry Omaku said that UBA have already conquered as it is a global package and that they are only here to make impact. Referencing the achievements of the UBA Foundation which is empowering youths across Africa and those impacts he said needs to be replicated in Sierra Leone. He went further to state that, the UBA Management is only here to change the narratives in the banking sector by adding positive values and that they should try to inculcate their vision into the community. “In these highly uncertain economic times, several of the developed economies are challenged to bring about job creation while addressing several fundamental weaknesses in their economies and financial systems” said Deputy Bank Governor, Sheik Alhaji Yayah Sesay. “This step by UBA is a significant step in the right direction of addressing these underlying issues. Sierra Leone welcomes the continued participation of Nigerian financial institutions in the domestic financial sector.” Statements were also made by the Bank’s Board Chairman Abdul Kargbo and Hon. Kadi Davies of Constituency 110.