United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom as the new Group Chairman.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has officially named Emmanuel N. Nnorom as its new Group Chairman succeeding Tony Elumelu, CFR effective August 21, 2026. The transition follows Elumelu’s completion of the maximum 12-year board tenure limit mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The decision marks a significant milestone in the institution’s ongoing journey as one of the continent’s leading pan-African financial institutions.
Mr. Nnorom, a seasoned business leader and accomplished chartered accountant with over four decades of professional experience brings a wealth of expertise and institutional memory to the role.
Mr. Nnorom’s association with UBA spans over eight years of key executive leadership. During his tenure, he served MD/CEO of UBA Africa, Group COO, Group CFO and CEO of Transcorp.
His deep familiarity with UBA’s operations, governance and long-term vision positions him uniquely to steer the financial group toward its next phase of pan-African and global expansion.
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The appointment comes at a crucial juncture for UBA Group as it continues to expand its reach, innovate its product offerings and strengthen financial inclusion across Africa and international markets.
Commenting on the milestone, outgoing Chairman Tony O. Elumelu, C.F.R. extended his congratulations signalling support for Mr. Nnorom as he steps into leadership.
With Mr. Nnorom at the helm, UBA Group reaffirms its commitment to sustainable growth, economic impact and delivering enhanced value to stakeholders and millions of customers across the globe.
