UBA@75: UBA rewards 110 loyal customers in ongoing promotion

As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, African global bank United Bank for Africa (UBA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to loyal customers by awarding 110 of them £42.8 million in the October Legacy promotional draw. The move also aims to help customers thrive during challenging economic times.

The winners were announced following a transparent draw held on Saturday, October 26, at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, which was streamed live on YouTube. Representatives from the National Lotteries Regulatory Commission (NLRC) were present to oversee the proceedings, ensuring fairness and compliance with the rules.

Giveaway hosted by a popular influencer Akinyemi Omotayo (Asherkin) customers won prizes ranging from £100,000 to £1,000,000, with a particular focus on rewarding the bank’s NextGen, Kiddies and Teens account holders.

SPR: Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, United Bank of Africa, Shamsidin Fashola; One of the winners of the ongoing UBA@75 Legacy campaign; Lagos Regional Head, UBA (Plc), Aminat Tunji Akinwande and UBA Head of Retail Products and Sales, Prince Ayewo during the customer rewards promotional raffle draw to commemorate the bank’s 75th anniversary held in Lagos on Saturday, October. 26, Ikeja City Mall, Lagos.

In the Bumper Account category, ten clients won the grand prize of £1,000,000 each: Goodness Ini Akpan, Nwafor Joshua Oforbuike, David Okorie, Osuji Nkem Monday, Martha Davu, Ndukife Humphrey Nweke, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, Emeka Teddus Ekezie, Believe Ehi Okenyi, and Yusuf Jibril.

Twenty clients also received £500,000 each in the Bumper category: Ukamaka Mercy Nwogwu, Chigozirim Naftali Odinakachi, Henry Odiase, Sunday Udo Itoro, Zaharaddini Alhaji Sani, Lawan Modu, Godpsauer D-Amos, Terlumu Mabu, Peter Ijabo Ikpor, Anna Ewayi Gideon, Chimezie Michael Nweke, Grace Amaobi, Yemi Odun Ajayi, Ilori Bosede Toyin, Binta Abubakar, Bello Altine, Ubongobong Patrick Anthony, Joy Onosaigbe, Patience Ikande and Shisu Usman.

Winners of the 250,000 award include: Podol Onyinyechi Uche, Somtochukwu Mercy Nkwuda, Omidiran Taiwo Ajoke, Isaiah Oladele Olayiwola, Muhammad Umar Sani, Joy Reuben Yaks, Job Ohioma Odion, Gilbert Ikenne, Abureeze, Abil Nwani, Royal Julius Denis, David Dayo, Luqman Suleiman, Saad Saad Abdu

YouTuber, content creator and social media influencer, Akinyemi Omotayo (Asherkin); Content Developer, UBA, Nnenna Ukpabi; United Bank of Africa Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsidin Fashola; One of the winners of the ongoing UBA@75 Legacy campaign; Lagos Regional Head, UBA (Plc), Aminat Tunji Akinwande and UBA Head of Retail Products and Sales, Prince Ayewo during the customer reward promotional draw to commemorate the bank’s 75th anniversary held in Lagos on Saturday, October. 26, Ikeja City Mall, Lagos.

Llahi, Anas Abubakar, Wisdom Eko, Idodo-Ume Omamuzo, Isiah Musa and Christian Uche Enyegasim.

The winners of the £100,000 Bumper Prize are: Chidiebere Uwanna, Chidera Emmanuel Egbe, Kazeem Kabiru Olatunji, Samuel Johnson Babatunde, Garba Anthony, Ali Muhammad Umar, Chidera Idoko, Peace Evere Izevbuwa, Blessing Akinsanmi and Ndubuisi Obioha.

In the Savings Account category, ten clients became instant millionaires with £1,000,000 each: Chekwube Kelvin Ona, Esther Chiamaka Samuel, Titilayo Oluyomi Ibikunle, Agbetu Azizat Omonike, Sani Musa, Ezeaku Ikechukwu Joel, Bethel Edie, Ifeyinwa Nwaoha, Jumoke Mary Oluyemi, and Uka Anayochukwu Daberechukwu.

NextGen account holders who received £180,000 each are: Stephen Adeoluwa Adeoti, Oluwanifemi Isaac Adebayo, Amarachi Jennifer Eze, Shem Tsabta Tanimu, Bilal Salihu, Glory Ojimaojo Achimi, Modu Franklin Chukwuebuka, Oreoluwa Kirstiana Olawuni, Godson Oluwadamilare Obisor and Faith Chider. Onyeribe.

Twenty account holders for children and teenagers received £200,000 each: Miriam Chukwudalu Maduka, Akogun Barak Nkenna, Feranmi Vivian Olikolo, Ude Somtochukwu John, Oluwatobi Enoch Oluwole, Faiza Morenikeji Sahid, Fatima Godje Yahaya, Zainab Yakubu, Chisom Sylvia Adika, Ifeoma Nwaokeoma, Jeremiah Chidubem Emenike, Terkuma Moses Shiga, Omesi Christabel Atogwe, Chizaram Favor Uzuagu, Moses Goodluck John, Diepraye Irisoanga David, Chinecherem Cajetan, Chibuike Emmanuel Solomon, Olusanya Michael Ifebolude and Deborah Ayomide Ajayi.

Ten clients who attended the event won £100,000 each: Ade-Ikuesan Olanike, Ogoegnunam Chinyere, Adeyaye Climate Adetunji, Rita Onifari, Awurimbe Henry Johnson, Adewole Adedamola, Idoko Ifeyinwa Rita, Ayo Esther Eyamuwa, Esther Iyannuolaou Elima and Sosanya Adebayo . Olayemi. As part of the celebration, the host of the event, Asherkin, also distributed special coupons for purchases.

Speaking at the draw, Shamsidin Fashola from Retail and Regional Banking congratulated all 110 winners after the draw and encouraged others to continue saving for a chance of winning in the next draw, adding that the bank plans to reward more winners in all three categories.

“This is just the beginning of our Legacy Giveaway promotion as there are many more prizes to be won in subsequent monthly draws. These giveaways are completely transparent, and you could be the next millionaire. UBA prioritizes its clients and will remain relentless in their pursuit of their success.” Fashola said.

Also speaking at the event, Head of Retail and Sales, Prince Ayewo, while congratulating the winners, emphasized UBA’s commitment to financial inclusion and encouraged Nigerians to seize this opportunity by banking with UBA.

“Our winners today represent a wide range of account holders, from kids with Kiddies accounts to customers of our Savings and Bumper accounts, showing that everyone has an equal chance of winning.” – said Ayevo.

“New customers who open accounts today will be eligible to participate in upcoming draws. We maintain full transparency in the selection process and these awards can change lives.”

Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Alero Ladipo confirmed that customers can expect even more benefits as the bank continues to strive to provide the best offers and rewards system.

“What we are seeing today is just a small part of what UBA offers its clients. Without any doubt, UBA is passionate about its customers and will do much more to ensure our customers prosper, no matter how uncertain the economy. I encourage anyone who has not yet opened an account with UBA to do so immediately. The promotion is still going on and the next draw could make you a millionaire. UBA is committed to rewarding loyalty and we prove this with every draw we run.”
United Bank for Africa Plc is a leading pan-African financial institution, offering banking services to more than forty-five million customers through 1,000 offices and customer touchpoints in 20 African countries. With a presence in New York, London, Paris and Dubai, UBA connects people and businesses across Africa through retail, commercial and corporate banking services, innovative cross-border payments andmoney transferstrade finance and auxiliary banking services.