{"id":2178,"date":"2025-08-05T20:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2025-08-05T20:34:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T20:34:59","slug":"uba-sierra-leone-sustains-momentum-into-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vindicatorslnews.com\/?p=2178","title":{"rendered":"UBA Sierra Leone Sustains Momentum into 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Freetown, Sierra Leone \u2013 Early August 2025<\/strong> \u2014 UBA Sierra Leone has kicked off 2025 with strong momentum, building on its impressive performance in 2024. The bank\u2019s latest quarterly newsletter highlights sustained progress in financial inclusion, digital innovation, and strategic expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Profitability Milestones:<\/strong> Following an outstanding 2024\u2014when Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged by 71% to NLe\u202f833.6\u202fmillion and Profit After Tax (PAT) reached NLe\u202f622.8\u202fmillion\u2014early indicators point to continued growth in Q1 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Revenue Growth:<\/strong> Gross earnings climbed by 59% in 2024 to NLe\u202f1.1\u202fbillion, driven by increases in both interest income and non-interest revenue streams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cost Efficiency:<\/strong> Despite a 22.4% rise in operating expenses, largely due to inflationary pressures, the bank improved its cost-to-income ratio from 23.6% in 2023 to an efficient 18.1% in 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Balance Sheet & Customer Metrics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Assets and Deposits:<\/strong> UBA Sierra Leone\u2019s total assets grew by 27.8% in 2024 to NLe\u202f5.2\u202fbillion, while customer deposits increased by 22.7% to NLe\u202f3.5\u202fbillion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Financial Inclusion Drive:<\/strong> The bank opened over 250,000 new accounts and issued approximately 35,740 bank cards in 2024, underscoring its commitment to broadening financial access nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Digital Innovation & Customer Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • AI-Driven Engagement:<\/strong> Growing adoption of UBA\u2019s AI assistant, Leo, along with its mobile banking platforms, continues to strengthen digital engagement across customer segments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Customer-Centric Approach:<\/strong> The bank\u2019s \u201cCustomer First (C1st)\u201d strategy guides service delivery across branches and digital platforms, emphasizing responsiveness, inclusivity, and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Strategic Expansion & Leadership Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Branch Network Growth:<\/strong> As part of its national expansion strategy, UBA plans to launch a new branch in Kono District\u2014aimed at increasing access in underserved areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Chairman\u2019s Remarks:<\/strong> Board Chairman Dr. Claudius Bart-Williams praised the bank\u2019s 2024 achievements, highlighting its strategic growth as key to supporting Sierra Leone\u2019s economic development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • CEO\u2019s Vision:<\/strong> Managing Director\/CEO Mohamed Alhajie Samoura reaffirmed the bank\u2019s mission to sustain financial performance while delivering inclusive banking solutions to Sierra Leoneans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          With a strong start to 2025, UBA Sierra Leone is well-positioned to achieve its financial inclusion and expansion objectives. Its combination of sound financials, digital transformation, and growing branch network underpins its continued leadership in Sierra Leone\u2019s banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          About UBA Sierra Leone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          UBA Sierra Leone, a subsidiary of the UBA Group, delivers innovative, customer-focused banking solutions nationwide. Guided by values of inclusion, service excellence, and operational efficiency, the bank is committed to creating long-term value for stakeholders and communities across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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