The Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, has emphasized the need for collective action to drive Nigeria’s economic growth.

Speaking at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, on tuesday, Alawuba noted that the conference has provided a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, insights, and strategies for advancing the financial sector and national development.

Alawuba expressed gratitude to the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, for his presence and commitment to the advancement of the banking sector. He also thanked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, for his collaborative approach and reforms in the banking industry.

“The collaborative spirit between your team and the banks is pivotal to the advancement of our economy,” Alawuba said.

He also commended the Keynote Speaker, Mr. Tony Elumelu, for his powerful words, saying, “Your powerful words today have given us a renewed sense of purpose, providing a clear roadmap for Nigeria’s economic transformation through electricity access, security, and youth entrepreneurship.”

Alawuba urged participants to transform the learnings from the conference into action, saying, “Our collective future depends on the steps we take today to innovate, collaborate, and drive progress.”

He concluded by quoting Nelson Mandela, “Vision without action is just a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. But vision with action can change the world. Let us not merely leave this conference inspired but let us leave it determined to execute – committing ourselves to building a financial sector that powers our economy, lifts our people, and transforms our world.”