Yemisi Izuora
The United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA, has celebrated the 2017 Africa Day across its 19 countries of operations with the theme: ‘Africa, the new frontier.’
The celebration was in line with its commitment to promote the African culture and deepen its footprints on the continent.
The bank said the Africa Day was dedicated to celebrating the diversity of the continent, as well as to highlight the cultural and economic potential that exists on the continent.
The banks employees celebrated the day in a grand style as they dressed to work in a display of the best of the continent’s rich attire.
In a statement the bank said, “At the bank’s head office in Marina, Lagos, there was an unusual welcome for staff members, as they were ushered into the building with a rendition of traditional music and unique African themed decorations adorning the building, thus presenting special ambience to the celebration for a bank that takes huge pride in its African heritage.
“There was also excitement in the air, as a lot of things to celebrate the African heritage was also on display and staff were treated to various African meals and snacks throughout the day in their offices.”
“There was also excitement in the air, as a lot of things to celebrate the African heritage was also on display and staff were treated to various African meals and snacks throughout the day in their offices.”