Freetown, Sierra Leone; Dec 20th, 2023: UBA Sierra Leone proudly takes the spotlight as The Banker’s choice for the best bank in Sierra Leone. This prestigious accolade serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in delivering top-notch financial solutions to our esteemed customers.
As a proud subsidiary of the UBA Group, we have once again showcased our prowess on the international stage by clinching the title of the 2023 Best Bank of the Year at the Bankers Awards 2023. This event, organized by The Banker Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper, is a celebration of excellence in the global banking industry.
The grand ceremony, held in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, 30th November, saw UBA Sierra Leone receiving highly coveted awards, including Bank of the Year Africa 2023, reinforcing our position as the leading financial institution in Sierra Leone. Through our relentless dedication to innovation and customer-centricity, we have set a new standard for banking in Sierra Leone.
Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, Acting MD/CEO UBA Sierra Leone, expressed his gratitude, saying, “At UBA Sierra Leone, we believe that success is not just about surpassing expectations but also about positively impacting the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. This award serves as a reminder of the immense trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us.”
Samoura added, “Winning the best bank in Sierra Leone is a collective achievement, made possible by the unwavering support of our amazing customers, dedicated staff, and the vision of our esteemed leadership. Together, we will continue to redefine what it means to be a financial powerhouse in Sierra Leone.”
UBA’s excellence extended across the continent, with other subsidiaries being named the Bank of the Year in seven of the 20 countries where it operates in Africa. These winning subsidiaries include UBA Cameroon, UBA Chad, UBA Ghana, UBA Cote d’Ivoire, UBA Mozambique, UBA Congo, and UBA Tanzania, underscoring the bank’s dominance and impact across diverse African markets.
This marks the second time in the past three years that the Bank has won the regional award as the best bank in Africa. In Sierra Leone, UBA has now clinched this prestigious award for the fifth consecutive time since 2019.
UBA’s Group Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the awards, stating, “UBA is honoured to be named the Bank of the Year in these eight countries and to receive the overall Award for Africa. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of the entire UBA team.”
Alawuba continued, “We remain committed to delivering top-notch banking services that positively impact the lives of our customers across the continent. We have our millions of customers across the globe and our many thousands of staff to thank for this. They are the very reason why we keep winning and receiving these accolades.”
The Banker Awards, widely recognized as a benchmark for banking excellence globally, underline UBA’s commitment to providing exceptional financial services and superior financial intermediation on the continent. As Africa’s Bank of the Year, UBA has demonstrated its ability to navigate the complexities of the African banking landscape and emerge as a leading force in driving economic growth and financial inclusion.
Joy Macknight, Editor of The Banker, commented on UBA’s consistent excellence, stating, “In a year of strong competition among the continent’s major banking groups, UBA has gained the edge on its rivals to win the Bank of the Year award for Africa for the 2nd time in three years. Congratulations. The award recognizes the bank’s strength across Africa, including many of its most competitive markets.”
Since 1926, the Bank of the Year awards has been celebrating the best of global banking and is regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence.
United Bank for Africa Plc, a leading Pan-African financial institution, is offering banking services to more than thirty-five (35) million customers across 1,000 business offices and customer touch points in 20 African countries. With a presence in New York, London, Paris, and Dubai, UBA is connecting people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial and corporate banking, innovative cross-border payments and remittances, trade finance, and ancillary banking services. ZIJ/21/12/2023
