United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, employee well-being and community development by mobilising thousands of employees across its operations in 20 African countries for the latest edition of its flagship wellness initiative, “Jogging to Bond.”
This year’s event coincided with the 60th birthday of the bank’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who celebrated the milestone alongside staff and colleagues across the continent.
A major highlight of the event was a coordinated environmental clean-up exercise conducted simultaneously across UBA’s markets, including Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Dakar and other cities where the bank operates.
The exercise formed part of the bank’s efforts to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable development while strengthening employee engagement.
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Speaking during the event, Alawuba said there was no better way to celebrate his birthday than with the employees who drive the bank’s success.
“There is no place I would rather be on my birthday than here, surrounded by the incredible people who make UBA what it is today. Our greatest strength lies in our people, in the passion, energy, and sense of purpose that unite us across Africa,” he said.
According to him, the initiative, themed “The Power Within U,” brings together employees across the bank’s African operations to promote fitness, teamwork, creativity, community service and environmental responsibility.
“When we run together, serve together, and work together to make our communities cleaner and healthier, we are doing more than promoting fitness.
L-R: Group Deputy Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chukwuma Nweke; Group Managing Director’s daughter, Elizabeth Oly-Alawuba; Group Managing Director/CEO, UBA, Oliver Alawuba; his wife, Professor Nkeiruka Oly-Alawuba; Head of Business, UBA, Babatunde Ajayi; and Group Head, Customer Experience, UBA, Michelle Nwoga, at the Bank’s quarterly wellness initiative, “Jogging to Bond”, held at the weekend, which also marked the GMD’s 60th birthday.
We are demonstrating our shared values and our commitment to the people and communities that place their trust in us every day,” Alawuba added.
In Lagos, employees participated in several wellness activities, including spinning bike sessions, fitness challenges, relaxation therapies provided by Oriki and exercise sessions hosted by iFitness, which also offered exclusive discounts to UBA staff.
The bank said integrating community service into employee engagement activities reflects its commitment to creating positive social and environmental impact while advancing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda.
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UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, described the programme as a reflection of the bank’s holistic approach to employee welfare and sustainable development.
“At UBA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that creating a thriving workforce requires investing in their wellbeing while also encouraging them to make a positive difference in society,” she said.
According to Ladipo, “Jogging to Bond” strengthens workplace culture, promotes team spirit and reinforces the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
As part of its broader Employee Value Proposition and ESG strategy, UBA said it will continue to implement programmes that promote employee wellness, volunteerism and environmental responsibility across its operations.
The bank noted that initiatives such as “Jogging to Bond” reinforce its position as a leading financial institution committed to sustainable development and responsible corporate citizenship across Africa.
