UBA to Spotlight Africa’s Growth Potential at 2025 United Nations General Assembly

UBA is set to spotlight Africa’s growth potential at 2025 United Nations General Assembly.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to take centre stage at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), scheduled to hold in New York from September 15 to 25, 2025.

The bank will host a series of high-level events aimed at positioning Africa as a key driver of global prosperity.

UBA announced that a major highlight of its engagement will be the launch of a groundbreaking whitepaper, “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth.” The document outlines practical strategies for harnessing Africa’s potential in trade, infrastructure, digital innovation, climate finance, and inclusive growth. It marks the first time a leading African financial institution will present such an initiative at the UNGA.

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The whitepaper seeks to provide a collaborative roadmap that moves Africa beyond being a recipient of aid and investment to becoming a major contributor to global economic development.

In addition to the whitepaper launch, UBA America will host the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Roundtable, while the bank’s annual UBA Reception will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and private sector executives for critical discussions on Africa’s development.

Speaking ahead of the event, UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, stressed the importance of concrete outcomes from these conversations.

“These dialogues are fundamentally different from past discussions because they will lead to actionable steps. UBA is committed to implementing these decisions for the benefit of Africa’s sustainable growth,” Elumelu said.

He further emphasized that UNGA presents a unique opportunity for African voices to be heard at the world’s largest gathering of leaders.

“We cannot let this opportunity pass without major African players, like UBA, taking centre stage to highlight the continent’s potential,” he added.

UBA Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, also highlighted the significance of the whitepaper, urging more private sector stakeholders to demonstrate tangible commitments to Africa’s progress through impactful initiatives.

UBA, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, employs over 25,000 staff across 20 African countries and international operations in the United Kingdom, United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates. With more than 45 million customers worldwide, the bank continues to drive financial inclusion and innovation across the continent.