Accessibility Statement
At UBA, we are committed to making our websites accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities. We continually strive to improve the user experience for everyone by applying best practices aligned with recognised accessibility standards.
Table of contents
- 1. Our Commitment
- 2. Added Accessibility Features
- 3. Visual Adjustments
- 4. Reading & Navigation Aids
- 5. Assistive Technologies Support
- 6. Conformance Status
- 7. Feedback & Contact
- 8. Technology & Compatibility
- 9. Evaluation & Testing
- 10. Limitations & Known Issues
- 11. Legal Disclaimer
- 12. Statement Approval
We are actively working to ensure that all our websites are accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and beyond. This commitment includes:
- Incorporating accessibility as a key requirement in our website content strategy.
- Involving certified accessibility professionals, including a CPACC - certified member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), as part of our internal web team.
- Conducting regular audits and testing with assistive technologies and disabled users to ensure inclusiveness.
Added Accessibility Features
As part of our broader accessibility efforts, we also implemented the AccessiblyApp
widget as an optional tool to support individual user preferences and enhance
usability. While not a substitute for accessibility best practices built into the site, the
widget offers helpful features for users who may benefit from additional support,
including:
Visual Adjustments
- Text resizing (up to 3x)
- Contrast, brightness, and saturation controls
- High-visibility cursor
- Grayscale and colour inversion options
- Option to hide images
Reading & Navigation Aids
- Dyslexia-friendly and highly legible fonts
- Highlighted links for clarity
- Page reading line and reading mask
- Collapsible/expandable sections to improve readability
Assistive Technologies Support
- Full keyboard navigation (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter)
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Stop animation toggle
Conformance Status
The UBA Group and UBA Nigeria websites are optimised for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. Work is ongoing to extend accessibility enhancements to all other country websites within the UBA Group.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback and are committed to improving accessibility. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via:
- Email: cfc@ubagroup.com (Please include “Accessibility” in the subject)
- Phone/Address: Available on the Contact Us page under “Get in Touch”
Technology & Compatibility
Our websites rely on the following technologies to support accessibility:
- Our websites rely on the following technologies to support accessibility:
- WAI-ARIA markup for enhanced accessibility
- SVG / WebP for responsive, accessible media
We aim for compatibility with major screen readers and assistive technologies, including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.
Evaluation & Testing
Accessibility is assessed through self-evaluation and user testing, including:
- Manual keyboard testing
- Screen reader testing using NVDA
- Use of TalkBack on Android for mobile usability
- Desktop magnifier compatibility
Limitations & Known Issues
Some embedded video content hosted via YouTube may lack captions or transcripts. Some embedded audio content hosted on soundcloud may lack transcripts. We are working to ensure all media is accessible. Alternative contact channels are provided for support or feedback.
Legal Disclaimer
UBA is committed to achieving and maintaining accessibility. While we strive to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AAA standards, we acknowledge that full compliance may not yet be achieved in all areas. We are continuously working to identify and resolve accessibility barriers.
Statement Approval
This statement has been formally approved (following the WCAG 2.1 guidelines) by:
Temitope Somuwa, CPACC
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
Last updated: 26 June 2025