UBA to Host Business Series Focused on Building Generational Enterprises.

In a bid to further support the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) across the continent, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host another edition of its business series. Titled “Built to Last: Building Generational Business,” the event will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12 PM (noon) at the Tony Elumelu Amphitheatre, UBA House, Marina, Lagos. Online participants can also join the session via Zoom.

According to News Nation,The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar and workshop organized by the bank to enhance capacity-building initiatives. It provides a platform where leading business leaders and professionals share well-researched insights and best practices for running successful businesses, particularly in challenging environments.

This edition aims to highlight businesses that have successfully endured across generations, adapting to various political and economic shifts. The session will feature renowned industry leaders, including Flora Mutahi, Founder/CEO of Melvin Marsh International; Atunyota Ali Baba A, CEO of XQZMOI Television; Tolani Tayo-Osikoya (Chef T) of Diaryofakitchenlover Studio; and eminent photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi. These speakers will share their insights and practical strategies for building businesses that can withstand the test of time.

Shamsideen Fashola, UBA’s Group Head, Retail and Digital Banking, emphasized the importance of this edition in providing a learning platform for SMEs. "This edition provides a platform for SMEs to learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have built and sustained businesses through the decades," Fashola said. "Hearing their stories and strategies will be invaluable for any business owner looking to build a lasting enterprise."

Alero Ladipo, UBA’s Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, also highlighted the significance of the business series, noting that it demonstrates the bank's commitment to its customers in the current financial landscape. "At UBA, we are committed to empowering businesses of all sizes, and this business series is one way we are fulfilling that commitment," Ladipo said. "We have assembled an esteemed panel of speakers who will share their wealth of experience and insights on building a generational business."

Interested participants can register for the event via the provided [registration link](https://ubagroup.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UG0EUWSLTZqu91jSMSih5w).

United Bank for Africa, one of the largest employers in the financial sector in Africa, serves over 45 million customers globally, operating in twenty countries across Africa, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates. The bank is renowned for its retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, as well as its commitment to financial inclusion and innovative technology.