At the 2023 National Honours and Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre, President Nana Akufo-Addo recognised United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited for its distinguished roles in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The award was given to UBA for its contribution of $350,000, equivalent to GH¢1,925,000, to the Ghana COVID-19 Trust Fund set up by the President in 2020. UBA’s donation was part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility and was one of the many contributions it made to African countries where it operates, totalling $14 million.
Apart from the monetary donation, UBA also provided relief to creditors and reduced interest rates, with the support of the Bank of Ghana. Additionally, the bank rescheduled payments to borrowers that were badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chris Ofikulu, the Regional CEO for UBA West Africa and Managing Director/CEO of UBA Ghana, expressed his appreciation to the President for the recognition. He stated that UBA was only responding to the global emergency call to support Ghana during a crisis period, and he did not expect the commendation.
He added that as a responsible corporate bank in Ghana, UBA would continue to support and work with stakeholders to ensure the betterment of the people of Ghana.
The recognition by the President highlights the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and its dedication to supporting the countries where it operates.