By Hassan Osman Kargbo
UBA Sierra Leone has successfully held its 2026 Annual Strategy Session, bringing together staff from all departments to review the bank’s performance, align strategic priorities, and set a clear direction for the 2026 business year.
The two day session took place on 23 and 24 January 2026 and served as an important platform for reflection, planning, and engagement. Staff reviewed achievements and challenges from the previous year while focusing on strategies to strengthen performance and sustain growth in the highly competitive banking sector.
Discussions during the session centred on execution, teamwork, customer focus, and digital innovation as the key drivers of growth for the bank in 2026. Participants were encouraged to work collaboratively across departments to ensure that strategies are not only well designed but effectively implemented.
In his remarks, the Board Chairman challenged staff to remain strongly business focused and action oriented. He urged teams to align their plans with clear and measurable results, stressing that strong execution is essential to maintaining the bank’s leadership position. He also emphasized the need for UBA Sierra Leone to sustain its number one ranking and continue leading the industry in Profit Before Tax.
Reinforcing this message, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, reminded staff that sound planning alone is not enough. He stressed that strategy only delivers value when it is translated into action. According to him, every team and individual has a responsibility to turn agreed plans into measurable outcomes as the bank continues to set the standard for modern banking.
Mr Samoura also highlighted the importance of customer centric services and digital innovation, noting that technology remains a key pillar of the bank’s growth agenda. He encouraged staff to embrace innovation and continuously seek ways to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Throughout the session, staff participated actively in group discussions and presentations, sharing ideas and practical solutions to drive performance in the new business year. The interactive nature of the meeting helped strengthen collaboration and reinforced a shared sense of purpose across the organization.
The strategy session ended with a renewed sense of unity and commitment among staff to deliver on UBA Sierra Leone’s 2026 objectives. Management expressed confidence that with strong execution, teamwork, and customer focused innovation, the bank will continue to record strong performance and maintain its leadership position in the financial sector.
UBA Sierra Leone says it remains committed to excellence, growth, and value creation as it moves forward into the 2026 business year.
