(L-R) Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, United Bank for Africa (UBA); Shamsideen Fashola; Managing Director/CEO, Development Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Okpanachi; Group Deputy Managing Director, UBA, Muyiwa Akinyemi; and Group Head, SME Banking, UBA, Mr. Babatunde Ajayi at the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassador Awards were UBA won four awards including The Prestigious Platinum Service Ambassador Award, the highest honor of the night, at the weekend in Lagos.
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership position in fostering economic growth and empowerment.
The Africa’s global bank clinched four major awards at the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Service Ambassador Awards which held at the weekend in Lagos.
The UBA emerge as top performer, coming first in the following categories: DBM with the Highest Impact on MSMEs in Nigeria; DBM with the Highest Impact on Women MSMEs; PFI with the Highest Impact in the North-Central Zone; and the Prestigious Platinum Service Ambassador Award, the highest award of the night.
“UBA’s recognition at the awards further solidifies its position as leading force in Nigeria’s financial sector, reinforcing its mission to empower small and medium enterprises and businesses and communities through innovative banking solutions,” the statement added.
UBA’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, who received the Platinum Service Ambassador Award on behalf of the bank, expressed his delight, saying, “We are deeply honoured to be recognised by the Development Bank of Nigeria for our efforts in driving sustainable growth and empowerment for MSMEs, particularly women-led businesses and enterprises in Nigeria.
Dr. Tony Okpanachi, Managing Director/CEO of the Development Bank of Nigeria, commended UBA’s outstanding contributions, saying:
He said, “UBA has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to alleviating financing constraints faced by MSMEs in Nigeria. Their impactful interventions, especially in supporting women entrepreneurs and underserved regions, align perfectly with DBN’s mandate. We celebrate UBA’s achievements and encourage them to continue setting benchmarks in MSME financing.”
DBN, established to address financing challenges for small businesses, collaborates with banks like UBA to enhance access to credit and business support services.
