Two important prizes were won by United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana at the most recent Sustainability and Social Investments award ceremony in Accra.

The bank was selected the Best Company in Mentorship Program and the Best Company in Educational Sustainability Project for 2022, respectively.

The Educational Sustainability Project and Mentorship Programme Award honors the "Each-One, Teach-One initiatives for the exceptional contribution to empowering young Ghanaian students" and UBA's outstanding "National Essay Competition" initiative, which harnesses creativity, fosters critical thinking, and enhances writing skills among young people.

Chris Ofikulu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at UBA Ghana stated “We are inspired to make a meaning impact through various initiatives we under our Education and Empowerment Social Investment’s pillars and we are honored to receive this award from this reputable entity.”

“UBA is proud to drive a positive impact in education with the National Essay Competition. Undoubtedly, the successes we have chalked and the achievements yet to come could not have been possible without the support of our stakeholders especially Ghana Education Service and the residents’ judges whose participation has helped us to be recognised nationally and beyond.”

“It is also fulfilling to see that our commitment to raising a new generation of entrepreneurs through the Each-One, Teach-One that imbibes critical skills within the youth of the country in our believes that the private sector holds the key to unlocking Ghana’s potential.”

The annual Sustainability and Social Investment (SSI)Awards honours organizations across the country that demonstrates outstanding leadership and commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.

UBA Ghana has received awards three years in a role for our strong sustainability efforts and the impact we make among the Ghanaian youth particularly in the area of education.