The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s global bank, has appointed Emmanuel Nnorom as its new non-executive director, effective April 30, 2024. This appointment received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on May 13, 2024.
In a statement, UBA announced, “Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), hereby announces the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom as a non-executive director effective April 30, 2024. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) granted approval for this appointment on May 13, 2024.”
Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman at UBA, commented on the appointment, stating, “The appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom, a professional with considerable experience in the sector, emphasizes our Group’s commitment to strong governance and excellence.”
Elumelu noted that Nnorom brings extensive experience in critical sectors of the Nigerian economy, including power, and a pan-African perspective that complements the existing Board.
“Emmanuel Nnorom has over 40 years of work experience in financial services and audit, including significant board experience with listed companies,” the statement highlighted.
Nnorom is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and an alumnus of Templeton College, Oxford.
The statement also emphasized UBA’s international presence, noting, “With operations in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting-edge technology.”
