United Bank for Africa (UBA) is taking the spotlight at UNGA 2025 with the launch of a groundbreaking whitepaper, “Banking on Africa’s Future,” highlighting actionable strategies in trade, digital innovation, climate finance, and infrastructure to unlock Africa’s economic potential and drive sustainable global growth.
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to make a bold mark at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2025), as it convenes world leaders, policymakers, investors, and global business executives to highlight Africa’s vast opportunities and advance partnerships that can transform the continent’s future.
The 2025 UNGA, holding in New York from September 15 to 25, will feature a series of high-level engagements spearheaded by UBA. These platforms will foster dialogue, encourage collaboration, and position Africa as a central player in shaping the global economic agenda.
A centerpiece of UBA’s participation will be the unveiling of a pioneering whitepaper titled “Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth.” This groundbreaking initiative—the first of its kind by an African bank at the UNGA—lays out practical strategies to unlock Africa’s potential through trade expansion, infrastructure development, digital transformation, climate finance, and inclusive growth.
The whitepaper provides a roadmap that reframes Africa not just as a beneficiary of aid and investment, but as a critical driver of future global prosperity. By championing collaboration between Africa and international partners, UBA reinforces its mission to drive sustainable growth across the continent.
Beyond the whitepaper launch, UBA America will host the prestigious Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Roundtable, creating an exclusive platform for private sector leaders to engage global policymakers. The bank will also host its annual UBA Reception, which will bring together world leaders and key stakeholders for critical discussions on accelerating investment and economic transformation in Africa.
Speaking ahead of the events, UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, highlighted the strategic value of these engagements:
“These conversations are fundamentally different from previous discussions because they will be followed by feasible and actionable decisions. UBA will actively work to implement these outcomes for the benefit of the continent. The United Nations General Assembly is the largest and most official gathering of world leaders, and it is crucial that Africa has a strong voice in shaping the future.”
UBA Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, further emphasized the whitepaper’s role as a catalyst for private sector involvement in Africa’s development:
“The whitepaper is more than a vision—it is a call to action. Africa’s future requires deliberate commitment, and we urge more private organizations to step forward with concrete strategies and proven capabilities to deliver impact.”
United Bank for Africa remains one of Africa’s most influential financial institutions, employing over 25,000 people and serving more than 45 million customers across 20 African countries and key international markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates. With a strong focus on financial inclusion and technology-driven innovation, UBA continues to position itself as a leading partner in unlocking Africa’s potential.
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