Oliver Alawuba
Oliver Alawuba | |
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| Born | June 20, 1966 Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Banking executive, corporate strategist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Group Managing Director and CEO of United Bank for Africa |
Oliver Alawuba (born 20 June 1966) is a distinguished Nigerian banking executive and corporate strategist, currently holding the position of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at United Bank for Africa, one of the leading financial institutions across Africa.
Education
Alawuba earned a bachelor's degree in Food Technology from Abia State University, followed by a Master of Science from University of Ibadan. He further enhanced his expertise with an MBA specializing in Banking & Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Additionally, he has completed advanced executive education programs at both London Business School and INSEAD.
Career
With a career spanning more than 25 years in the banking sector, Alawuba began his professional journey at Standard Trust Bank (STB) in 1997, prior to its merger with UBA. Throughout his tenure, he has held several key leadership roles including Country CEO for Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, Regional CEO for Anglophone Africa, Executive Director for East Bank Nigeria, and Group Deputy Managing Director/CEO responsible for Nigeria and nineteen other African subsidiaries.
In 2020, he was named Group Deputy Managing Director/CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing operations across nineteen countries. His leadership contributed to UBA receiving the African Bank of the Year accolade across multiple markets in 2021.
Alawuba was appointed as Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa in August 2022, succeeding Kennedy Uzoka.
He is recognized with honorary and professional affiliations such as Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM), and Member of the Nigeria Institute of Directors (M.IoD).
Awards and honours
- In 2023, Alawuba was bestowed with the fellowship, the highest distinction from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, at their investiture event.
- That same year, Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri awarded Alawuba an Honorary Doctorate Degree specializing in Banking and Finance.
- During its 75th anniversary commemorations in 2023, the University of Ibadan (UI) designated Oliver Alawuba as a university ambassador.
Personal life
Oliver Alawuba is wedded to Prof. Nkeiruka Oly-Alawuba, and together they are parents to seven children.