60 millionaires emerge as UBA Legacy promo spends N200m on customers

By Francis Ajuonuma
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has distributed over N41.8m in prizes to over 100 lucky customers in its just-concluded UBA Legacy Promo series.
The promo, which began last year, was specially designed by the bank to celebrate UBA’s rich legacy spanning over 75 years and its long-standing commitment to rewarding its loyal customers in a grand style.
The campaign, which was open to several categories of account holders, including Bumper Account holders, Savings account holders, Kiddies & Teens Account holders, and Nextgen account holders, also saw lucky customers win other consolidation prizes, including educational grants.
The winners were announced during the promo’s Grand Finale draw at the UBA Head Office, Marina, Lagos, last Thursday. The event was witnessed by representatives of relevant regulatory bodies, including the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) and journalists, among other stakeholders.
In the Savings Account category, 10 loyal customers walked away with N1m each.
The lucky winners are Olonade Funmilayo, Abdullahi Yunusa, Anibueze Augustine Chidozie, Ibironke Adedayo, Gilbert Godswill Pepple, Ekonmene Daniel Leghemo, Oligbo Francis Azuka, Liafeez Adebowale, Abiodun Bolanle Felicia, and Adamu Bappayo.
When contacted over the telephone, one of the winners, Mr. Oligbo Francis Azuka, who won N1,000,000 in the savings account category, expressed his surprise and excitement, stating that it was unexpected.
However, he was grateful to the bank for the gesture, adding, “I am deeply grateful and surprised by this reward from UBA. I honestly didn’t expect this. I appreciate the fact that UBA recognizes me. I am very grateful.”
In the Bumper Category, 10 people emerged as winners of N1m each.
They are Emem Christian Thompson, Lateefat Omotayo Waheed, Victoria Oluwaferanmi Adebusoye, Nkechinyere Agnes Okolo, Ibrahim Rabiu, Hammed Akande Idowu, Modester Chiadikobi Nwoke, Ajisafe Folashade Success, Thelma Ndubisi Enajiyerin, and Sunday Obaje.
Twenty lucky customers also received N500,000 each.
They are Ojo Goroye Banjo, Sandra Christopher Effiong, Femi Henry Idehen, Rashida Oiza Momohjimoh, Umar Usman, Joshua Chidera Nweke, Racheal Erhieyovwe, and Fatima Muhammed. Others include Ogbonna Edward, Eziuche Goodluck Chinyere, Lydia Bawa, Obiajulu Augustine Agwazia, Sale Barde, and Sikiru Morakinyo; Tajudeen Kareem Opeloyeru, Regina Queen Abeekaa, Isaac M. Ponfa, Mary Amos, Emmanuel Isa, and Amaechi Okoro.
Also, in the bumper category, another 20 customers each received N250,000, while 10 lucky customers each won N100,000 during the live draws.
In the NextGen category, Emmanuel Olakotan Oke, Sharon Oluwafunmilayo Ibitoye, Fortunate Izegboya Ijewemen, Anozie Janerose Chinelo, Maryam Zaharaddeen, Oluwakamikun Faidat Taiwo, Daniel Ayomikun Olawale, Ayomide Goodness Olowodara, Dennis Ogina Gbele, and Ofeoritse Jessica Waya each received N180,000 pocket money for a year.
The Kiddies and Teens category also saw 20 young customers receiving N200,000 each in educational grants.
UBA’s Group Head of Retail and Digital Banking, Shamsideen Fashola, emphasised the promotion’s significance in strengthening the bank’s relationship with its community.
He said, “UBA Legacy Promo is our way of saying thank you to our loyal customers who have trusted us over the years. As we celebrate 75 years of impact, we remain committed to deepening financial inclusion and providing innovative and customer-focused products and services. We aim to make banking more rewarding and life-changing, improving lives and building stronger communities.”
Over the past six months, from July to December 2024, UBA has rewarded over 600 customers with prizes totalling more than ₦200m through a series of draws: cluster, monthly, and quarterly draws.
This initiative created over 60 millionaires, highlighting the bank’s commitment to enriching the lives of its customers and promoting a savings culture as UBA continues to reaffirm its dedication to launching more impactful initiatives, ensuring customers’ satisfaction and financial well-being remain at the forefront of its operations.
United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees worldwide and serving over 45 million customers globally. Operating in 20 African countries and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, leads financial inclusion, and implements cutting-edge technology.