The Board of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Henrietta Ngozi Ugboh as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
This was contained in the company’s Notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen by NewsNGR.
The group noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the appointment on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Henrietta Ngozi Ugboh holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, an MBA from ESUT Business School, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School.
She has over 30 years of experience in banking and is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).
Speaking on the appointment, UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, said, “Henrietta Ngozi Ugboh exemplifies the qualities of a seasoned banker and professional, with a 30-year banking career.
Her strategic expertise spans Commercial Banking, Credit, and Risk Management, amongst others. We look forward to her invaluable contributions to the Group.”
UBA also announced the retirement of Mrs. Owanari Duke, an Independent Non-Executive Director, who joined the UBA Group Board in October 2012.
According to the group, during her tenure, Mrs. Owanari Duke provided distinguished leadership, serving on numerous Committees of the Bank such as the Board Governance Committee, Board Audit, Governance, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, Board Credit Committee, Finance & General Purpose Committee and Statutory Audit Committee.