United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Chukwuma Nweke as Deputy Managing Director, effective October 01, 2024. This appointment is subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Mr. Nweke holds a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and an MBA from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and an honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. With over 30 years of experience across banking operations, finance, technology, audit, strategy, retail banking, and payments, Mr. Nweke previously served as Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer of UBA.
Speaking on the appointment, UBA Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, stated thus:
‘The appointment of Chukwuma Nweke underlines once again, UBA’s commitment to upholding the highest governance and operational leadership. His deep industry expertise and proven track record make him an invaluable asset to our Board, and we are confident that his contributions will further strengthen the Group’s growth and success.”