Monrovia, Liberia – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer paid a high-level courtesy visit to the Liberian President H.E. Joseph Nyuma Bokai as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic collaboration between the bank and the Liberian government in driving sustainable economic development and financial inclusion.
Oliver Alawuba led a seven-member delegation that visited the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The meeting focused on key areas of partnership aimed at supporting national development priorities, expanding access to finance, and deepening investments in critical sectors of the Liberian economy, including port expansion, energy, to name a few.
The GMD/CEO of UBA Group reaffirmed the bank willingness to partner with the Government of Liberia in several strategic areas, including support for infrastructure development initiatives, promotion of digitalization and financial technology solutions, expansion of banking services and branch network across the country, continuous investment in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) especially women focused and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including support for healthcare infrastructure and community development projects.
“We are willing to partner with the government of Liberia in more developmental support, prioritize investment in SME, and our commitment to long-term investment, he said.
The GMD/CEO thanked the Government and people of Liberia for their continued support and commitment to creating a business-friendly environment that encourages investment and innovation.
He emphasized the bank’s confidence in Liberia’s economic potential and reaffirmed UBA’s dedication to meaningfully contributing to the country’s long-term investment agenda.
The visit also underscored the importance of stronger partnerships between African financial institutions and governments in fostering regional development and unlocking Africa’s future potential.
As part of the visit, the GMD/CEO held discussions with the Governor of Central Bank of Liberia Honorable Henry Saamoi and Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine Ngafuan, followed by a luncheon with key customers.
UBA remains one of Africa’s leading financial institutions with operations across multiple African countries and global financial centers, continuing to provide innovative banking solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, businesses, and governments.
