At UNGA 2025… UBA Launches Landmark Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Potential
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to make a bold statement on the world stage as it hosts global leaders, policymakers, investors, and key private sector players during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), taking place from September 15 to 25, 2025.
As part of its commitment to spotlighting Africa’s opportunities, UBA has lined up a series of high-level engagements designed to foster strategic dialogue and drive impactful partnerships focused on the continent’s development.
One of the flagship events will be the unveiling of a groundbreaking whitepaper titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth.” This pioneering document, the first of its kind by an African financial institution at UNGA, outlines actionable strategies to unlock Africa’s vast economic potential.
Focusing on critical growth areas such as trade, infrastructure, digital innovation, climate finance, and inclusive development, the whitepaper provides a clear roadmap for collaboration between Africa and the global community. UBA’s objective is to shift the narrative—positioning Africa not just as an investment destination, but as a central driver of global prosperity.
Strategic Events to Deepen Global-Africa Collaboration
In addition to the whitepaper launch, UBA will host the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Roundtable, organized by UBA America. This event will bring together business leaders and decision-makers to explore investment opportunities and address challenges facing Africa’s economic growth.
Another key engagement will be the annual UBA Reception, a high-level networking event that convenes world leaders, policymakers, and prominent executives for critical conversations on development and investment in Africa.
Speaking on UBA’s participation at this year’s UNGA, UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, underscored the bank’s leadership role in championing Africa’s development through tangible action.
“These conversations are fundamentally different from past discussions. They will be followed by feasible, actionable outcomes—and UBA is committed to ensuring these outcomes are implemented for the continent’s benefit,” Elumelu stated.
“The United Nations General Assembly is the most significant global gathering of world leaders. We believe Africa’s voice must be at the table—and UBA, as a leading African institution, is proud to bring Africa’s potential to the forefront.”
UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, highlighted the importance of private sector leadership in Africa’s development journey. He noted that the whitepaper reflects UBA’s commitment to not just talking about transformation, but leading it.
“Africa’s development cannot be left to governments alone. We need more private organizations to demonstrate real commitment through action and results. At UBA, we are showing what’s possible—by investing in Africa, innovating for the future, and connecting the continent to global capital and opportunities,” Alawuba said.
United Bank for Africa is a leading pan-African financial institution with presence in 20 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates. With over 25,000 employees and more than 45 million customers globally, UBA offers retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, driving financial inclusion and technological innovation across the continent.
