UBA’s Business Series returns with focus on collaboration for MSME growth

 UBA’s Business Series returns with focus on collaboration for MSME growth

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is reaffirming its commitment to business development and financial inclusion as it hosts the second edition of its 2025 Business Series on Thursday, 10 July, 2025.

According to the bank, the event will focus on empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock growth opportunities through collaboration and strategic partnerships.

This quarter’s session, themed “Stronger Together: Building Powerful Business Partnerships for Progress”, forms part of UBA’s ongoing commitment to business development and financial inclusion across the African continent.

The event is designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with practical knowledge on how to forge impactful alliances, access funding opportunities, and navigate the ever-evolving business environment.

The UBA Business Series, which is held quarterly, has become a key platform for knowledge-sharing, bringing together experienced industry leaders, entrepreneurs and subject-matter experts to guide MSMEs through the complexities of growth and sustainability.

This edition features a distinguished line-up of successful business personalities, including Dabota Lawson, a beauty entrepreneur; Wale Ayilara, a real estate mogul and entrepreneur; Mai Atafo, a fashion designer; and Peace Hyde, a journalist and TV producer.

According to the bank, these speakers are expected to share deep insights on how partnerships and collaboration have helped them overcome common barriers and scale their ventures.

Speaking ahead of the event, Shamsideen Fashola, UBA’s Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking, emphasised the bank’s belief in the power of partnerships to drive meaningful progress in the business space.

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“In an increasingly interconnected world, the power of collaboration cannot be overstated. At UBA, we recognise that collaboration is the cornerstone of sustainable business success. The ‘Stronger Together’ Business Series is designed to inspire entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to forge meaningful alliances that drive progress, unlock opportunities, and contribute to Africa’s economic transformation,” Fashola said.

United Bank for Africa is one of the continent’s largest financial institutions, employing over 25,000 people and serving more than 45 million customers globally. The bank operates in 20 African countries as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services while driving financial inclusion and deploying cutting-edge technology.

Also commenting, Alero Ladipo, Group Head, Corporate and Marketing Communications at UBA, highlighted the bank’s dedication to nurturing entrepreneurship through knowledge-sharing and strategic support.

“The quarterly series represents our dedication to nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering an ecosystem where businesses can thrive through strategic collaborations. Our speakers represent diverse industries and have successfully leveraged partnerships to scale their businesses, create jobs, and drive innovation,” she said.

Since its inception, the UBA Business Series has served as a major initiative to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools, strategies and insight needed to grow and sustain their businesses in increasingly competitive markets.