Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade T Ogunsola and Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Oliver Alawuba, during the presentation of N60m endowment fund towards research and development in Finance at the commissioning of UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office built by UBA Group at a ceremony held at the University’s campus in Akoka, Lagos on Monday
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has deepened its longstanding relationship with the academic community and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, youth empowerment, and nation-building by commissioning the UBA Innovation Hub and Business Office at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The landmark facility was commissioned by the Group Chairman, UBA, Tony Elumelu, represented by Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, supported by other senior executives of the bank and members of the university leadership, led by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos.
The commissioning marks another defining chapter in the enduring relationship between UBA and one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions of higher learning. The project also reflects UBA’s historic connection with the University of Lagos and Nigeria’s education ecosystem.
