UBA CEO Urges South-East Investment
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 07, 2026 · Last updated Feb 08, 2026
The forum highlights a concerted effort by financial institutions like United Bank for Africa and government bodies to drive investment into Nigeria's South-East region. This focus on security, infrastructure, and bankable projects could lead to increased economic activity and improved investor confidence in the region, potentially benefiting companies involved in these sectors.
Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Chairman of the Body of Banks' CEOs, addressed the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholder Forum in Enugu. He urged leaders and stakeholders in the South-East region of Nigeria to prioritize peace, security, infrastructure development, and the creation of bankable, investment-ready projects to unlock the region's long-term development agenda. The multi-day forum, convened by the Nigeria===South-East Development Commission (SEDC) in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President and South-East State Governments, aimed to build consensus on a shared development pathway. Alawuba emphasized that investment flows towards safety and called for a results-driven partnership between government and the private sector. He also commended the South-East Governors for progress in road construction and reaffirmed United Bank for Africa's commitment to partnering with the Nigeria===South-East Development Commission and South-East State Governments to mobilize long-term capital for the South-East Vision 2050.
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