June 28 (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and community development by mobilising thousands of staff across its operations in 20 African countries for the latest edition of its flagship wellness initiative, “Jogging to Bond”.
The quarterly programme, held under the theme, “The Power Within U”, brought together employees across the bank’s African network for a series of activities focused on fitness, teamwork, creativity, volunteerism and environmental responsibility.
This year’s edition carried added significance as it coincided with the 60th birthday of UBA’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who marked the milestone by participating in the exercise alongside employees across the Group.
A major highlight of the initiative was a coordinated environmental clean-up campaign conducted simultaneously across the bank’s operations in 20 African countries. From Lagos to Accra, Nairobi, Dakar and other cities where UBA maintains a presence, employees cleaned public spaces and streets as part of the bank’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
According to the bank, the exercise reflects its belief that corporate success should be accompanied by meaningful social and environmental impact. By integrating community service into employee engagement programmes, UBA said it continues to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda while creating lasting value for the communities it serves.
Speaking during the event, Alawuba described the initiative as a reflection of the institution’s shared values and commitment to society.
“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. When we run together, serve together, and work together to make our communities cleaner and healthier, we are doing more than promoting fitness. We are demonstrating our shared values and our commitment to the people and communities that place their trust in us every day”, he said.
The Lagos event featured an array of wellness activities, including spinning bike sessions, fitness challenges, relaxation therapies provided by Oriki and exercise sessions organised by iFitness, which also offered exclusive membership discounts to UBA employees.
UBA’s Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, said the initiative reflects 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 well-being while also encouraging them to make a positive difference in society.
“Jogging to Bond embodies our commitment to fostering a healthy workplace culture, strengthening team spirit, and contributing meaningfully to environmental sustainability. It is one of the many ways we continue to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders, and communities across Africa”, she stated.
The bank noted that the initiative forms part of its broader Employee Value Proposition and ESG strategy, through which it continues to implement programmes promoting wellness, volunteerism, employee engagement and environmental responsibility across its operations.
UBA said initiatives such as “Jogging to Bond” underscore its ambition to remain not only one of Africa’s leading financial institutions but also a responsible corporate citizen committed to advancing sustainable development across the continent.
United Bank for Africa operates in 20 African countries, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services to millions of customers while driving financial inclusion, innovation and sustainable economic growth.
Photo Desc: Photo Story 1: 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
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