UBA GMD Reinforces Commitment to Benin's Economic Growth, Appoints New CEO for UK Subsidiary

The Group Managing Director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Olivier Alawuba, visited Benin on January 28, 2026, to reinforce the bank's commitment to supporting the country's economic growth through infrastructure development projects. During the visit, Alawuba engaged in high-level strategic discussions to strengthen ties with the government and key corporate clients.

He met with senior officials, including the Minister of Finance and Economy of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, to discuss ongoing and future support for infrastructure projects. UBA also announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK, aiming to bolster the subsidiary's role in facilitating trade and investment flows between Africa and the global market.

Mishra's focus will be on regulatory compliance, customer service, and diversifying income sources to enhance UBA UK's position as a key financial bridge. The appointments of Alawuba and Mishra are expected to leverage their expertise to advance UBA's international presence and support economic activities across Africa.