United Bank for Africa Ghana (UBA Ghana) has marked this year’s Africa Union (AU) Day on May 25 with an array of initiatives.
The day which is set across the African continent is set aside to celebrate Africa’s unity in diversity and also highlights the cultural and economic potential on the continent.
The day also presents an opportunity to reflect on the amazing contributions of and challenges faced by black people throughout history, to highlight the voices yet to be heard and the stories yet to be told.
To commence the day, the bank had a discussion on its role in unlocking Africa’s business potential, emphasizing its AfriTrade platform for trade facilitation across the sub-region.
UBA Ghana also highlighted its cross-border remittance services to support traders and individuals in the movement of goods and services within Africa
Henry Nii Dottey, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at UBA Ghana who spoke during a TV interview said, “As trade remains a key economic indicator, UBA helps customers trade safely locally and internationally. As a Regional bank, we are poised to satisfactorily serve customers to facilitate both Regional and International trade transactions.”
To honor the rich culture and creativity of the continent, UBA Ghana encouraged its staff to dress in traditional African attire, celebrating Africa’s cultural heritage
Additionally, the bank engaged its customers with an interactive activity called “Spin The Wheel,” which provided education on African history and offered the chance to win exciting prizes.
