Erelu Angela Adebayo has retired from her position as a non-executive director with United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) after over six years of service, having joined in August 2018.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Group Company Secretary, Bili Odum, and dated May 4, 2026. The company acknowledged Adebayo’s contributions to the bank during her tenure, highlighting her role across key board committees.
“United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s Global Bank, announces the retirement of Erelu Angela Adebayo, a Non-Executive Director, who joined the UBA Group Board in August 2018.”
“The Board of UBA expresses its deep appreciation to Erelu Angela Adebayo for her dedication and significant contributions to the Group. The Board wishes Erelu Angela Adebayo the best in her future endeavours.”
The bank noted that she served on several strategic committees, including Board Audit & Governance, Credit, Board Risk Management, and Board Operations & Technology.
Erelu Angela Adebayo is a former First Lady of Ekiti State who previously served as Chairman of Afriland Properties Plc, as well as the first female chairman of WEMABOD Estates.
She currently sits on the boards of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Meyer Paints Plc, and Women at Risk International Foundation in addition to being a Council Member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and founder of the Erelu Adebayo Foundation and Children’s Home.
