By Cynthia Alo

In continuation of its agenda on giving back to the under-priviledged in the communities in which they operate, United Bank for Africa Plc, through its UBA Foundation, has kicked off the festive season’s activities by activating the garden lights last weekend.

UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, who is also the Chairman of the UBA Foundation, emphasised that giving back was the main tenet of the UBA Foundation.

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He said “We have over the years, engaged in various activities aimed at appreciating our host communities all around Africa and especially in countries where we operate and so for us, these lights symbolise hope for the future and all the goodness it will bring into people’s lives.

“It is hard to believe that we have been in this pandemic for almost two years. People have lost friends and family members and businesses decimated by the effects of the pandemic. There has been a general feeling of hopelessness but our desire is to fill people’s lives with hope once again.”

The CEO, UBA Foundation, Mrs. Bola Atta, said that the light up ceremony was important for the Foundation adding: “This goes beyond lighting up the Marina and adorning the streets with beautiful colours. It reminds us as an institution of our promise to continue to touch lives and treat our communities with kindness. We are living in very difficult times and a little gesture to put a smile on even one face goes a very long way. We should all endeavour to do whatever we can, within our power to uplift others.”