The Acting MD/CEO of UBA Sierra Leone, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, met with a cross-section of executive members from Power Women 232 at his office in Freetown on Tuesday, August 29th. The purpose of the meeting was for the executives to brief the MD/CEO about their upcoming Power Fest Event, scheduled to take place in November.

Since 2022, Power Women has introduced its first large-scale festival called “Power Fest 232,” an annual event designed to create a networking and professional development space. The goal is to bring together entrepreneurs and professionals from various industries to foster learning, collaboration, and networking. This annual event facilitates discussions among entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders on various issues affecting both the organization’s members and participants. The 2023 Power Fest aims to target corporate institutions, young professionals, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, influencers, and more.

The MD/CEO commended the organization for its continuous efforts in supporting women’s issues through various activities. He encouraged them to remain focused on their goals and assured them of the bank’s support for their cause. Operating in twenty African countries and in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, United Bank for Africa provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services. The bank leads in financial inclusion and implements cutting-edge technology.

UBA is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, employing over 30,000 people group-wide and serving more than 37 million customers globally. UBA Sierra Leone currently serves over 400,000 customers with a strong vision to become the undisputed leading and dominant financial services institution in Sierra Leone’s banking sector.

As a bank, UBA is not solely focused on conducting business but is also committed to being a socially responsible company and a role model for all businesses in Africa. As the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the UBA Group, UBA Foundation is dedicated to the socio-economic betterment of the communities in which the bank operates. The foundation focuses on development in the areas of Education, Environment, Economic Empowerment, and Special Projects.