Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu Abraham is currently the Managing Director/ Chief Executive, at United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited. He is vast with banking experience, having worked and excelled in several capacities as a banker for over 33 years.

He started his professional Banking career in March 1992 at entry level as a Teller with the defunct Nigeria International Bank before moving to the then Citizens Bank in 1995. He joined UBA in 1995 and later moved over to Access Bank where he was deployed as an expatriate staff in Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, and the Gambia where he became the Managing Director/CEO.

Due to his enthusiasm to continue his career at UBA, Ayokunle rejoined the bank in 2021 as the Group Head of Compliance, and due to his major achievements in banking, he was redeployed to Liberia as the Managing Director/CEO of the Subsidiary.

He is a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and effective team builder with strong leadership and communication skills.

Ayokunle acquired his academic qualifications at the University of Ilorin, the University of Pennsylvania, the United States of America, and the University of Bangor in the United Kingdom. He is an associate member of the Nigeria Chartered Institute of Bankers and also a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of England.

 Ayokunle’s career objective has been to enjoy a rewarding career in banking and general management where his varied skills can profitably be utilized to achieve corporate objectives.

Ebele Ogbue is the Group General Manager, Oil & Gas at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. His responsibilities are to acquire, deepen and manage relationships the Bank has with all operators in the Oil & Gas industry primarily in Nigeria, while providing support and expertise to the bank’s subsidiaries in Africa, the Europe and the US. This includes activities in the upstream, mid-stream, downstream, oil services and oil trading sectors.
Prior to this current role, he was Regional Director responsible for driving the wholesale banking business of the bank in Anglophone Africa, while also representing UBA Plc on the board of the Anglophone African subsidiaries.
He was the Chief Executive Office at UBA Capital (Europe) Limited, a financial services firm and subsidiary of UBA Plc focused on International Trade and Foreign Exchange Transactions into and out of Africa.
Prior to joining UBA Capital (Europe) Limited in April 2010, Ebele was the Chief Executive Officer, UBA Liberia Ltd for two years, which subsidiary he set up as a greenfield operation, while also overseeing the operations of UBA in Sierra Leone towards the end of his tenure in Liberia. He was also a senior member of the team that set up UBA (formerly Standard Trust Bank) in Ghana in 2004, where he was the Chief Credit Officer for three years from 2004 to 2007.
Ebele has worked for other international banks, such as Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank in Nigeria and Ghana, and has a wealth of experience working in the financial services industry in West Africa. He practiced as an Auditor with Price Waterhouse before starting his banking career.
He holds a first degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, and an MBA from the CASS Business School.

A senior leader with expertise in international trade policy, government, and business climate reforms. Built trust-based relationships across international diverse stakeholder communities enabling Liberia’s record-time
accession to the WTO. Mobilized multiple resources in accordance with various donors’ institutional
management processes, procedures, systems and policies valued over $50 million in direct and indirect
support. Galvanized trade community’s support through consultations and negotiations, instituting emergency
trade measures resulting in no major trade disruptions of primary commodities imports during Ebola epidemic.
Designed and implemented innovations to drive inclusive finance for SMEs, facilitating opportunities of over
$80 million in public procurement contracts and investments. Led a multicultural team of over 250 local and
international professionals in implementing a robust reform agenda resulting in improvements in Liberia’s
global rankings among the top 5 reformers in Africa, for starting a business, in the World Bank’s Doing Business
Ranking and MCC Scorecard on Trade Policy to achieve over $250 million Compact. Served as the chief
diplomat for international trade for Liberia engaging local and international media, participating in international
and local forums as panelists, special guest, producer, host among others.

Wil Bako Freeman, a strategic thinker and highly motivated professional with over twenty years of cross-functional experience in a multinational setting has operated in the United States, Ghana, Liberia, and internationally within a variety of sectors and leadership roles. He possesses an extensive working knowledge of Central Banking, Economics, Trading Options, Trade Economics, Regional Integration, Public-Private Dialogue (PPD), Private Sector Development, Credit Risk Management, Asset Liability Management (ALM), and Banking Laws and Regulations and Airport Administration, with proven capacity to work in post-conflict environments and committed to improving the investment and business climates, ultimately attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during periods of capital flight.

He is a successful designer and implementer of major airport infrastructure projects, including a USD 50 million new passenger terminal, a USD 35 million runway rehabilitation, a USD 10 million cargo terminal, and a USD 3 million new office complex.

Strong organizational abilities to plan and execute large-scale stakeholder convenings such as the Liberia Better Business Forum (LBBF), which establishment drastically improved the investment and business climate in Liberia, resulting in an improvement of 20 points for the country on the World Bank’s Doing Business ranking.

Employs analytical, managerial, and problem-solving skills using clear, yet concise written and verbal communication skills.

Mr. Cyril Jones was born in Edina, Grond, Bossa county to counsellor and Mrs. Fohnbulleh Jones and is married with three children.

He obtained his high school education from the B’W Horris High School in 1974. He also studied Political Science at the Cuttington University in Liberia and holds a (LLB) degree from the University of Liberia ln 1977 and 1987 respectively.

Mr Jones was admitted into the Bar as an Attorney of Law of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in 1992 where he started his Law career in the courts of Liberia and, he was admitted into the Supreme Court of Liberia. As a resource person, Mr. Jones has presented lectures and seminars under the civil law Court of Liberia. He is presently an Assistant Professor of Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law, at the University of Liberia.

A hardworking, result oriented EMBA holder with over sixteen (16) years’ experience and a detailed knowledge and understanding of banking issues, policies, as well as a dedication to achieving timely and cost- effective results, seeking to lead a team which will enhance the goodwill, increase shareholder value and increase job satisfaction thus position United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd as number one in the industry and make a significant impact on Ghanaian society. Madam Bawuah has several personal and professional acolades to her name including

 Most Profitable Subsidiary Bank, 2016  Best Subsidiary Bank, 2014  CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year, 2016-CIMG  Finance Personality of Year 2016 – Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards  Woman of Excellence in Finance (2016 CFO Awards)  Woman Rising Award – Best 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana, 2016  Woman Rising Award – Best 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana, 2015  UBA Group CEO Awards – Most Enterprising Leader, 2016  SHEROES Award, 2016  Female Finance Personality of the Year 2014  Female Banking Personality of the Year 2014 among others. She is currently the CEO of West Africa One, responsible for overseeing the affairs of UBA Subsidiaries in Liberia, Ghana, Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, and Sierra Leone.

Mrs. Angelique Weeks has over nine (9) years of combined service as Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of the national regulatory authorities for the telecommunications and electricity sectors in Liberia. Transactional attorney, seasoned administrator and C-level executive with exemplary management skills. Member of numerous civic and professional Boards, including the Board of Directors for a local bank in Liberia. Ivy League institution executive management education. 10 years tenure with multi-billion dollar energy company (S&P 500 listed utilities group), including 5 years as in-house legal counsel handling broad range of transactional matters (including contracts drafting, review, negotiations, management, administration and dispute resolution) for property acquisition, conveyance and protection, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Over 14 years in administrative and managerial roles involving strategy, business and product development, government contracting and stakeholder management. Over 15 years combined experience in state government agencies in the USA and Liberia, handling contractual transactions for procurement of goods, works and services, real estate acquisitions, conveyance, and related title issues, public utility ratemaking, regulation and compliance. Strong negotiations, oral advocacy, research, writing and presentation skills. Impeccable integrity.

Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu Abraham is currently the Managing Director/ Chief Executive, at United Bank for Africa Liberia Limited. He is vast with banking experience, having worked and excelled in several capacities as a banker for over 33 years.

He started his professional Banking career in March 1992 at entry level as a Teller with the defunct Nigeria International Bank before moving to the then Citizens Bank in 1995. He joined UBA in 1995 and later moved over to Access Bank where he was deployed as an expatriate staff in Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire, and the Gambia where he became the Managing Director/CEO.

Due to his enthusiasm to continue his career at UBA, Ayokunle rejoined the bank in 2021 as the Group Head of Compliance, and due to his major achievements in banking, he was redeployed to Liberia as the Managing Director/CEO of the Subsidiary.

He is a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and effective team builder with strong leadership and communication skills.

Ayokunle acquired his academic qualifications at the University of Ilorin, the University of Pennsylvania, the United States of America, and the University of Bangor in the United Kingdom. He is an associate member of the Nigeria Chartered Institute of Bankers and also a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of England.

 Ayokunle’s career objective has been to enjoy a rewarding career in banking and general management where his varied skills can profitably be utilized to achieve corporate objectives.

Born on August 19, 1964, Mr. Nyantee holds a Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia, (2012); Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the African Methodist Episcopal University (2001/Honour); an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting from the A. M. E. Zion Community College (1995/Honour) and a Diploma in Accounting from the City Commercial Institute in 1987.

Prior to joining UBA in 2015, he worked as Trial Lawyer (practicing) at the Tuan Wreh Law Firm (2013-2015); General Manager, Newark Cargo Handling Services (2008-2013); Administrative Manager Geoservices Inc. (Water & Sanitation Division)1998-2008; Manager, Phoenix Institute of Information Technology (2000-2003);  and Deputy Business Manager, United Methodist University (formerly College of West Africa Junior College)1997-1998.

He has earned about 26 years of experience both in corporate practice, legal field and as a banker. As a banker, he has earned about 18 months of experience since joining UBA in October 2015 as Legal Officer.

Korvah L. Dorbor is a Candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Liberia MBA Program. He is an Alumnus of the University of Liberia Under Graduate Program. He holds a BBA Accounting of the University of Liberia (U.L), 2007, Certificate of Honor – Distinction of Cumlade (U.L), 2007, Certificate of Honor – University of Liberia Honors Society, 2001/2002, Certificate of Participation – IFRS Training – Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (LICPA), 2010, Certificate – Outstanding Performance – International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL), 2010, Certificate of Participation-IFRS Training – PricewaterhouseCoopers Ghana Limited (PWC), 2011, Certificate of Participation – CBL/KPMG/ATMS/AMSCO IFRS Training, Liberia, 2013, Certificate of Participation Professional Development Seminar on IFRS AJ SILICON Consultants, Nigeria/Baker Tilly Liberia, 2013; Certificate of Participation-International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) PricewaterhouseCoopers- (PWC), Nigeria/Keystone Bank Ltd, Nigeria, 2014, Certificate of Participation-Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Compliance Training Keystone Bank Ltd, Nigeria/Global Bank (Liberia) Ltd, 2014, Certificate of Completion-UBA Credit Risk Policy Training, UBA Academy, 2016. Certificate of Participation – UBA Plc Empowerment Training, Lagos, Nigeria

Korvah L. Dorbor has over eleven (11) years of management experience in the private sector. Dorbor has performed lower and middle-level management functions in the private sector. His career started with West Africa Fisheries Enterprise in 2005, a Frozen Food company engaged in the importation and sales of frozen food products. He functioned as an Accountant in the above-mentioned entity. In 2008, He subsequently joined International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL) as Bank Teller. Due to his effectiveness and efficiency, he was later transferred as Customer Service Officer in the Department of Banking Operations. Subsequently, Dorbor was transferred from Banking Operations to the Department of Finance as Accounts Analyst where he last served at the level of Acting Head of the Accounting Department (IBLL).

In 2011, He joined the Guaranty Trust Bank Liberia Limited as an Accountant in the Financial Control Unit where he led different roles that included Preparation and timely submission of statutory returns for regulatory authority (CBL), Quarterly Board Financials, Monthly Performance Review, Management Account for Group Office and etc. which afforded him the opportunity to work with an institution that was involved in subsidiary reporting. He joined Global Bank Liberia Limited in 2013 as Head- Financial Control Unit, the position he held up to August 31, 2015. He joined United Bank for Africa on September 15, 2015, as Deputy Finance Officer of the Financial Control Unit up to present.

Joseph Fatorma Sando holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the African Methodist Episcopal University in Accounting with an emphasis in Management. Certificate of distinction for high academic performance from the African Methodist Episcopal University
He has worked as a wholesale banking staff in UBA Liberia for the past five (5) years in the functions of Relationship Manager, Team Leader-Oil & Gas, Energy, Construction, Agriculture and Mining Sectors-and now Acting Head of said department.

During the course of those functions, he has also participated in several internal & external trainings and as well obtained training certificates from both local and international organizations to include but not limited to International Finance Corporation (IFC)-World Bank Group, UBA Academy, Lagos, Nigeria etc. He is a candidate for Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Liberia MBA Program-reading Banking & Finance.

Nathaniel S. Dweh holds a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) from the Stella Maris Polytechnic.
He has worked as a Risk and internal control Officer for over 9 years with the Liberian Bank for development and Investment and United Bank for Africa.

Nathaniel obtained both local and international Professional training certificates while he was serving as internal control officer in UBA and LBDI.
Some of these Certificates include but are not limited to the following:
Certificate of Participation Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)(CBL), Skills and enhancement training for IT Audit/Control and forensic investigators Lagos Nigeria, Certificate in Fraud prevention and Detection Central Bank of Liberia, Certificate of Participation Fraud Risk Management Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Kenya Chapter (Number 134),Certificate of Participation Audit and Compliance Central Bank of Liberia, One Week Training in Audit & Control Program United Bank for Africa (UBA) Accra Ghana, Certificate of Participation Records Management and Office Procedures Liberian Bank for Development and Investment Monrovia, Liberia.

Nathaniel joined UBA Liberia as internal control May 1, 2012.