The Board Chairman of UBA Ghana Ltd, Kweku Awotwi, has commended the outgoing Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Olalekan Balogun, for his stellar leadership over the past two years.

Mr Awotwi gave the remarks at a send-off gathering held for Mr Balogun to bid him farewell to serve the Ghana subsidiary and lead the team to grow the business.

Present at the ceremony were some board members, including Francis Ayim, Ivan Avereyireh, Francis Koranteng and Executive Management Committee members, and some Business Managers and Unit Heads.

The team eulogised the contributions of the outgoing Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, in advancing the Bank's performance over the last two years he served as head of the Bank.

Management, Business Managers, amongst others, presented Mr Balogun with gifts in appreciation of his commitment.

He was also adorned in the traditional Kente attire to serve as a symbol of the Ghanaian heritage.

Mr Balogun expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Bank, noting that the resilience and dedication displayed by his administration were through efforts of the Board, executive management and staff.

He thanked his employers for seeing such leadership qualities in him and allowing him to steer the affairs of the Bank.

During his tenure as CEO, Mr Balogun led the Bank to increase its deposits and make profits for the 2021 financial year.

He is being succeeded by Chris Ofikulu, who assumed office on February 20, 2022.