United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of Erelu Angela Adebayo as a non-executive director.
The disclosure was made in a statement signed by the Group Company Secretary, Bili Odum, and dated May 4, 2026.
Adebayo exits the board after over six years of service, having joined in August 2018.
UBA 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 endeavors.”
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 has decades of experience spanning governance, real estate, and philanthropy.
She holds a BSc (Hons) in Social Science from the University of Ibadan, an MBA from the University of Lagos, and an MPhil in Land Economy from Cambridge University.
Adebayo previously served as First Lady of Ekiti State and 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.
She is also a Council Member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and founder of the Erelu Adebayo Foundation and Children’s Home.
