*The United Bank for Africa Plc clinches the best financial services company award at the 2026 National Sustainability Achievements Awards in Lagos
Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has clinched the best financial services company award at the 2026 National Sustainability Achievements Awards.
UBA Plc disclosed this in a statement Monday, July 13, 2026, in Lagos, said the leading commercial bank received the award during the Nigeria ESG Sustainability Summit 2026 held in Lagos.
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ESG Impact Consulting Limited organised the event in partnership with the European Sustainable Development Organisation, with the theme, “Beyond Greening: Strategies for a Sustainable World”.
Stressing the importance of the award to the financial institution, Ramon Nasir, Head of Media and External Relations at UBA Plc, stated the award recognised the bank’s commitment to environmental, social and governance principles across its operations and business strategy.
The bank further noted the summit attracted sustainability experts, regulators, policymakers and business leaders from different sectors.
The organisers said they recognised organisations making measurable contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.
UBA equally said it had implemented initiatives in responsible financing, environmental conservation and financial literacy in the country’s economy.
The bank also listed youth empowerment, education support and community projects among its sustainability interventions.
UBA as well noted the ESG considerations had been integrated into lending and investment decisions.
Besides, its digital banking solutions had improved financial inclusion for underserved individuals and businesses, the statement noted.
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It equally promoted environmental stewardship through tree planting and community clean up campaigns.
The bank said that investments in education, healthcare and entrepreneurship remained key priorities across its markets.
Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, Awele Ajibola, UBA Chief Risk Officer, described the recognition as validation of the bank’s sustainability efforts.
Ajibola said sustainability remained central to UBA’s business decisions and risk management framework.
The bank, Chief Risk Officer noted, considered the impact of every decision on communities, the environment and future generations.
She affirmed the recognition shows that responsible business practices and growth can go together.
According her, UBA remains committed to maintaining sustainable practices as it expands across Africa.
Likewise, Alero Ladipo, UBA Group Head, Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, described the award as a significant milestone.
Ladipo was also quoted to have said the recognition reflected years of investment in responsible banking and community development.
She added that customers increasingly preferred institutions that created value beyond financial returns.
The award would encourage UBA to deepen its sustainability efforts across Africa, Ladipo stated.