UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has distributed essential materials worth several millions of naira and dollars to school students, orphanages, IDP camps, and vulnerable communities across Nigeria and 19 other African countries where the bank operates.
The support was delivered through the Foundation’s Food Bank and Giving Back drive, which reached over 100,000 individuals between November 2025 and January 2026. The initiative focused on easing financial pressure linked to the end of the year and the start of a new one, while reinforcing the bank’s commitment to building hope and resilience in the communities it serves.
In Nigeria, the outreach covered all regions of the country. Beneficiaries included the Daughter of Mercy Mother of Mary Orphanage Home in Abia, the Trinitarian Foundation for Orphans and the Helpless in Ebonyi, The Destitute Home Okobaba in Lagos, Oyiza Orphanage and Foster Foundation in Oyo, Itsoghena Orphanage Home in Edo, Enoima Children Home in Akwa Ibom, Yekope Orphanage in Kogi, IDP camps in Niger and Borno, UMCN Orphanage Home in Taraba, Kebbi Children’s Home, and the Orphanage Home in Dutse, Jigawa.
Beyond Nigeria, the Foundation replicated its humanitarian and nutrition support across Africa. Countries covered include Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Congo DRC, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, where several hundreds of thousands of people were also impacted.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, visited some of the beneficiary locations, including The Destitute Home Okobaba in Lagos. During the visit, she distributed non-perishable food items and school materials to adults and students.
Speaking during the outreach, Atta said the Foundation believes in supporting lives throughout the year to achieve lasting impact, regardless of location or economic barriers. She said, “At UBA Foundation, we believe that true development begins with compassion and action. Through our various Food Bank and Giving Back initiatives, we are not only providing nourishment and essential support, but also restoring hope and creating pathways for children and families to learn, grow, and thrive. This is our commitment to Africa: to show up consistently, act responsibly, and leave no community behind.”
Explaining further, she said, “Our various interventions aim to support people by equipping them not only with the right tools but also with the essential nourishment required for cognitive development and physical well-being.”
The Foundation maintains a long-standing tradition of philanthropy across Africa. Its initiatives include the National Essay Competition, Read Africa Project, Tree Planting for Sustainability, health outreaches, Each1 Teach 1, Kindness Connect, Food Bank, and other programmes designed to empower the underprivileged and reduce poverty.
UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the UBA Group, remains focused on socio-economic development in its host communities, with priority areas covering education, the environment, economic empowerment, and special projects. The recent outreach also reflects collaboration with local partners to ensure transparent distribution, community engagement, accountability, and alignment with regional needs during periods of heightened household vulnerability. Nationwide impact.
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