UBA's Oliver Alawuba Advocates for Climate Action in Business

Oliver Alawuba, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, stated that climate considerations are essential for business resilience, risk management, and long-term economic growth. Speaking during UBA's Group-wide Climate Action Week, Alawuba highlighted that climate change disrupts operations, raises costs, and threatens livelihoods across Africa.

He noted that UBA aims to support businesses investing in cleaner technologies through its Green Finance initiative, which seeks to enhance sustainability and resilience in the private sector. The five-day campaign, themed “Banking on Africa’s Climate Future,” runs from October 26 to 30, 2026, and focuses on integrating environmental responsibility into UBA's operations and customer engagement.

Alawuba remarked that climate change is increasingly affecting daily life in Africa, with rising food prices and increased energy demand. He called for collective action to address these challenges, encouraging sustainable habits among UBA employees, customers, and stakeholders.