On the Flip side of UBA GMD Kennedy Uzoka

The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the United Bank For Africa(UBA), Kennedy Uzoka is regarded as a cosmopolitan, suave banking and financial guru. His wealth of experience and depth of knowledge in finance and economics-related field, places him far above his peers. If you doubt his competence, take a trip to UBA, his innovative efforts has redefined and repositioned the bank to global standard. The unmatched feat, earned UBA an award as the ‘African Bank of The Year’ 2019 at Banker Magazine award gala night, held at Sheraton Grand Park Lane, London, United Kindgom.

Those close to him, disclosed that; when he is at work, he is a different person entirely. He discharges his duty diligently so as to make a difference. He has successfully installed that virtue of excellence in the work ethics of members of staff. Apart from his tight business schedule and tight travel itinerary, Kennedy is a jolly good fellow, blessed with a wonderful sense of humour. “Sit with him for just 10 minutes, you will surely laugh and forget your problems. He is a sweet and different person outside the banking arena. He loves cycling”.

Recently, RedTv, an online lifestyle and entertainment TV arm of the bank, organised a mega rave party, held at the Lekki Special Event Centre, Admiralty way, Lekki, Lagos, tagged “The Shutdown” on Saturday, November 30. Top wavemaking artistes like Jidenna, Wizkid, BurnaBoy, Olamide, Fireboy, ShowDemCamp, Ajebutter 22 and a host of other artistes thrilled the over 25,000 guests present at the well attended free entry musical jamboree.

Like the proverbial gold fish that has no hiding place in the water, Kennedy was spotted at the VIP spot, fitted in a blue face cap, Blue polo top and army green pant trousers looking dapper, flanked by stylish Chairman of UBA and Heirs Holding, Tony Elumelu. The Havard Business school graduate was looking so relaxed, wearing an endearing smile and exchanging pleasantries with members of staff and friends.

To the surprise of many, he was seen miming to songs word for word. Displaying his other side outside the bank, came as a big shock to his admirers, they were surprised how a consummate boardroom guru like him managed to memorise those lyrics despite his busy work schedule. He also went ahead to wow many during Wizkid and Burna Boy’s performance, when he displayed his electrifying “Zanku” dance steps.