Ambassador Joesph Chinedu Keshi has been appointed as United Bank for Africa (UBA) board chairman. Ambassador Keshi was appointed to the board of UBA in 2010 and was made vice chairman in 2011. He has over 35 years working experience at the highest levels of government as a career diplomat, serving as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, The Presidency, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of Nigeria, The Hague, Netherlands and Consul-General of Nigeria, Atlanta, Georgia.
Ambassador Keshi’s appointment follows the retirement of Chief Israel Ogbue, a member of the UBA board since 2005 and Chairman since January 1, 2011.

The board also appointed Mrs. Rose Ada Okwechime as vice chairman. Mrs Okwechime is the Managing Director of the Abbey Building Society Plc and has played a leading role in financial services for over 20 years, including time spent with the Bank of England.
Both appointments are effective November 21.