Oliver Alawuba, born Oliver Chukwudum Alawuba on June 20, 1966, is a prominent Nigerian banker and corporate leader, currently serving as the Group Managing Director and CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA), one of the continent’s foremost financial institutions.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Oliver Chukwudum Alawuba |
| Date of Birth | June 20, 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Nigeria (specific city/state not publicly detailed) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Southeastern Nigeria (exact state not explicitly stated) |
| Spouse | Professor Nkeiruka Oly-Alawuba |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupations | Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa (UBA); CEO, HH Capital Ltd. |
| Net Worth | Approximately $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Originating from Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba holds a degree in Food Technology from Abia State University, Uturu.
He further pursued a Master’s degree at the University of Ibadan and earned an MBA in Banking & Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
To enhance his leadership skills, he completed executive programs at London Business School and INSEAD in France.
Career
With over 25 years of experience in the banking sector, Alawuba began his professional journey after a brief period in academia.
He joined Standard Trust Bank (STB) as part of its pioneering team in 1997, progressing steadily through the ranks, especially after STB merged with UBA.
His leadership roles have included serving as Country CEO for Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, Regional CEO for Anglophone Africa, Executive Director for East Bank (Nigeria), and Group Deputy Managing Director/CEO for UBA Africa, overseeing operations in 19 African countries.
In August 2022, he was appointed Group Managing Director/CEO of UBA, steering the bank’s operations across 24 countries spanning four continents.
Under his stewardship, UBA has recorded remarkable financial growth and garnered multiple industry accolades.
Personal Life
Oliver Alawuba is married to Professor Nkeiruka Oly-Alawuba, and together they have seven children. He is Nigerian by nationality, with ancestral roots in southeastern Nigeria.
Oliver Alawuba Net Worth
As of March 2025, Oliver Alawuba’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, derived mainly from his shares in UBA and his executive earnings.
Awards and Honors
- Awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the highest honor from the institute (2023)
- Received an Honorary Doctorate in Banking and Finance from Imo State University (2023)
- Named Ambassador of the University of Ibadan (2023)
- Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Management (FNIM)
- Member of the Nigeria Institute of Directors (M.IoD)
Oliver Alawuba’s visionary leadership continues to make a significant impact on the banking industry in Nigeria and across Africa.
