UBA appoints Emmanuel Nnorom to Non-Executive Director role, strengthening bank’s governance structure

By: Amadi Vincent Uzoma

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), a Pan-African financial institution, has appointed Emmanuel N. Nnorom as a Non-Executive Director, effective April 30.

The appointment received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on May 13, 2024, as disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Nigerian Exchange, which is mandatory for listed companies.
Emmanuel N. Nnorom has extensive experience of over 40 years in financial services and audit, including serving on boards of listed companies, as stated in a release to the Nigerian Exchange by UBA.

Mr. Nnorom is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). He is an alumnus of Templeton College, Oxford.
Commenting on the appointment, UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, highlighted that Emmanuel Nnorom’s appointment underscores the group’s focus on strong governance and excellence. He emphasized Nnorom’s substantial experience in the sector. Emmanuel Nnorom’s background includes working in key sectors of the Nigerian economy, particularly power, with a broad pan-African perspective, which complements the existing Board, according to the announcement.

UBA is a major employer in the African financial industry, with 25,000 employees across the group and serving a global customer base of over 35 million. The bank operates in twenty African countries as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, offering retail, commercial, and institutional banking services while focusing on financial inclusion and adopting advanced technology. Bank for Africa Place