UBA GROUP GMD OLIVER ALAWUBA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AFRICA’S ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AHEAD OF WAIIS 2026

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UBA GROUP GMD OLIVER ALAWUBA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO AFRICA’S ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AHEAD OF WAIIS 2026

Freetown, Sierra Leone | 9 October 2026

Yesterday, our UBA Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, featured in discussions surrounding regional integration and investment as His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, met with leading African business figures in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of the West Africa Integration and Investment Summit (WAIIS) 2026.

Hosted by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, the engagement focused on strengthening the WAIIS/ECOWAS Business Council as a platform for connecting African economies, mobilising private-sector investment and advancing regional trade.

Discussions highlighted the importance of strategic investment in energy, minerals, agribusiness and digital transformation, alongside the financial partnerships needed to translate West Africa’s economic potential into viable projects, sustainable jobs and inclusive growth.

With operations in 20 African countries, UBA remains committed to facilitating trade, connecting markets and supporting businesses across the continent. In Sierra Leone, where the Bank has operated since 2008, UBA continues to support economic growth through financial connectivity and partnerships that create opportunities for businesses and communities.

As Sierra Leone prepares to host WAIIS 2026 on 17–18 November, the summit presents an opportunity to attract investment, strengthen regional cooperation and position the country as an active participant in West Africa’s economic transformation.

UBA remains committed to building stronger partnerships, connecting markets and turning Africa’s potential into lasting prosperity.

UBA, Africa’s Global Bank.

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