United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reaffirmed its strong leadership and commitment to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) through a high-level engagement with the Governor of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), Yvon Sana Bangui.

The strategic meeting, held at BEAC’s headquarters in Yaoundé, brought together top executives from UBA’s subsidiaries across the region to discuss key financial priorities, including financial inclusion, digital banking expansion, and regional economic integration.

Strengthening UBA’s Presence in CEMAC

UBA’s delegation was led by:

• Jude Anele, Managing Director/CEO UBA Cameroon
• Eugenia Onyekwelu, Managing Director/CEO UBA Gabon
• Aminu Ibrahim, Managing Director/CEO UBA Chad
• Mariam Yago-Toure, Deputy Managing Director UBA Congo

Also in attendance were:

• Joseph Abena, Regional Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications for CEMAC
• Rachel Ndongo, Regulatory Liaison Officer, CEMAC
• Valerie Mekoudap, Technical Assistant to the CEMAC Regional Office

This engagement reaffirmed UBA’s long-term commitment to supporting economic development, cross-border trade, and digital transformation in Central Africa.

Driving Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation

Speaking on the significance of the meeting, Sampson Aneke, Regional CEO for CEMAC at UBA Group, stated: “UBA remains a trusted partner in driving economic transformation across CEMAC. Our continuous collaboration with the Central Bank strengthens financial inclusion, digital banking, and trade facilitation in the region. As a pan-African bank, we are committed to supporting businesses, governments, and individuals with world-class banking solutions that foster sustainable development.”

The discussions focused on expanding banking services, strengthening compliance with regional regulations, and leveraging digital banking solutions to enhance financial accessibility.

UBA’s Role in CEMAC’s Economic Future

With its presence in 20 African countries, including a strong footprint in CEMAC, UBA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking in the region. The bank remains at the forefront of innovation, financial expertise, and economic empowerment, ensuring that individuals and businesses have access to cutting-edge financial solutions.