UBA drives employee wellness, sustainability across African operations

United Bank for Africa (UBA) recently rallied thousands of employees across 20 African nations for its "Jogging to Bond" wellness initiative. This year's event held special significance, celebrating the 60th birthday of Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Oliver Alawuba.

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There is no place I would rather be on my birthday than here, surrounded by the incredible people who make UBA what it is today. Our greatest strength lies in our people, in the passion, energy, and sense of purpose that unite us across Africa.

The initiative, themed "The Power Within U," focused on fitness, teamwork, creativity, community service, and environmental responsibility. A key component was a coordinated environmental clean-up exercise conducted simultaneously in major cities where UBA operates, including Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, and Dakar. Employees actively participated in cleaning public spaces, underscoring the bank's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Alawuba highlighted the importance of wellness and social responsibility, stating, "Our greatest strength lies in our people, in the passion, energy, and sense of purpose that unite us across Africa." He added that by running, serving, and working together to improve communities, employees demonstrate shared values and commitment to the bank's stakeholders.

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When we run together, serve together, and work together to make our communities cleaner and healthier, we are doing more than promoting fitness. We are demonstrating our shared values and our commitment to the people and communities that place their trust in us every day.

The event also featured various wellness activities in Lagos, such as spinning bike sessions, fitness challenges, and relaxation therapies. UBA's Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, noted that the program reflects the bank's holistic approach to employee welfare and sustainable development, reinforcing that "our people are at the heart of everything we do."

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At UBA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that creating a thriving workforce requires investing in their well-being and fostering a culture of responsibility.