United Bank for Africa (UBA) has expanded its flagship “Jogging to Bond” initiative across 20 African countries, combining employee wellness, environmental clean-up campaigns, and community engagement. The programme reinforces the bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy by promoting healthier workplaces, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development across its operations.
Key Overview
- UBA expanded its “Jogging to Bond” programme across 20 African countries.
- Thousands of employees participated in wellness and environmental activities.
- The initiative combined fitness, teamwork, and community clean-up campaigns.
- UBA says the programme strengthens its ESG and employee wellbeing strategy.
- The event coincided with CEO Oliver Alawuba’s 60th birthday.
Wellness Initiative Strengthens Employee Engagement
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has expanded its flagship “Jogging to Bond” programme across 20 African countries, reinforcing its commitment to employee wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and community development.
The initiative brought together thousands of employees across the bank’s African operations for coordinated fitness activities, teamwork exercises, and environmental clean-up campaigns, reflecting UBA’s integrated approach to promoting workplace wellness while creating positive social and environmental impact.
Held under the theme “The Power Within U,” the quarterly programme highlights the growing role of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives in strengthening workforce productivity, community resilience, and sustainable business practices.
Employees Participate Across Africa
The latest edition of the programme was held simultaneously in major African cities including Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, Dakar, and other locations where UBA operates.
This year’s event also coincided with the 60th birthday of UBA Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Oliver Alawuba, who participated alongside employees throughout the activities.
The event combined physical fitness, employee engagement, creativity, teamwork, and volunteerism, encouraging staff to strengthen workplace relationships while giving back to their local communities.
Environmental Clean-Up Campaign Supports Sustainability
One of the major highlights of the initiative was coordinated environmental clean-up exercises conducted simultaneously across the bank’s operations.
Employees cleaned streets, public spaces, and surrounding communities as part of UBA’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
According to the bank, integrating community service into employee engagement programmes reflects its belief that corporate success should be accompanied by meaningful environmental and social impact.
The clean-up exercises also reinforce UBA’s commitment to strengthening its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda while creating lasting value in the communities where it operates.
Leadership Highlights Shared Purpose
Speaking during the event, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Oliver Alawuba emphasised the importance of employee wellbeing, teamwork and community service.
He said there was no better place to celebrate his birthday than alongside the employees who contribute to UBA’s success across Africa.
According to Alawuba, the programme goes beyond promoting physical fitness by demonstrating the bank’s shared values and commitment to customers, employees, and local communities.
He noted that activities such as exercising together, volunteering, and improving public spaces help strengthen both workplace culture and community relationships.
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Programme Promotes Employee Wellbeing
In Lagos, employees participated in a variety of wellness activities designed to encourage healthy lifestyles.
These included spinning bike sessions, fitness challenges, exercise stations hosted by iFitness, and relaxation therapies provided by wellness company Oriki.
The activities formed part of UBA’s broader Employee Value Proposition, which seeks to create a healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce across its operations.
The bank believes that investing in employee wellbeing contributes directly to organisational performance while supporting long-term business sustainability.
UBA Reinforces ESG Strategy
UBA Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Alero Ladipo said the programme reflects the bank’s holistic approach to employee welfare and sustainable development.
She explained that UBA places its employees at the centre of its business strategy by investing in their wellbeing while encouraging them to make positive contributions to society.
According to Ladipo, “Jogging to Bond” strengthens workplace culture, promotes teamwork, and supports environmental sustainability while creating value for employees, customers, shareholders, and communities throughout Africa.
The initiative forms part of UBA’s wider ESG strategy, which also includes programmes promoting volunteerism, environmental responsibility, and community development.
Corporate ESG Initiatives Continue Growing
The expansion of UBA’s programme reflects a broader trend among financial institutions to integrate ESG principles into both business operations and employee engagement.
Many organisations are increasingly recognising that employee wellness, environmental stewardship, and community investment contribute to stronger organisational resilience and long-term sustainable growth.
By combining corporate wellness programmes with environmental action, UBA aims to strengthen relationships with employees while contributing to healthier communities across the African continent.
Outlook
UBA’s expansion of its “Jogging to Bond” initiative demonstrates how employee wellness programmes are increasingly evolving into broader ESG platforms that deliver social, environmental, and business benefits simultaneously. By combining fitness, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and community engagement across 20 African countries, the bank is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business practices while strengthening employee wellbeing and organisational culture. As ESG expectations continue to grow across the financial sector, integrated initiatives such as this are likely to play an increasingly important role in building resilient workforces, supporting local communities, and advancing long-term sustainability goals throughout Africa.
FAQs
1. What is UBA’s “Jogging to Bond” programme?
It is UBA’s flagship employee wellness initiative that combines fitness activities, teamwork, community service, and environmental clean-up campaigns.
2. How many countries participated in the latest programme?
The initiative was held across 20 African countries where UBA operates.
3. How does the programme support ESG goals?
It promotes employee wellbeing, environmental sustainability, volunteerism, and community engagement while strengthening UBA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.
4. Why was this year’s event significant?
The latest edition coincided with the 60th birthday of UBA Group Managing Director and CEO Oliver Alawuba, who participated alongside employees across the programme.
Sources: TheBoss Newspaper, Africa Sustainability Matters, Nigeria Communications Week, THEWILL NEWS
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