Union Bank strengthens ties with media at informal event

Union Bank of Nigeria recently hosted an informal and engaging meet and greet session with leading media professionals at The Stallion Plaza, its headquarters in Marina, Lagos.

The event, held at SpaceNXT, the Bank’s purpose-built co-creation hub for innovators and creators, was designed as a relaxed platform to foster personal connections and deepen mutual understanding between the Bank and media partners.

Rather than a formal media briefing, the meeting provided a convivial atmosphere for an open conversation, reinforcing Union Bank’s recognition of the media’s essential role in shaping public discourse and amplifying the Bank’s mission.

Senior members of the Union Bank management team were in attendance, including Taiwo Shote, Executive Director, Corporate Banking, Lagos and West, Olufunmilola Aluko, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, and Tosin Ibikunle, Head of Strategy and Planning. Olufunmilola and Tosin reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to transparent and collaborative engagement with the press, while highlighting Union Bank’s strong operational base and readiness to meet all regulatory obligations.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, said:

“This event is simply about the people. Union Bank has been around for 108 years, and we’ve seen it all: from Telegram banking to digital wallets; from handwritten ledgers to AI-powered analytics. But through all this change, one constant has remained: the media.

We wanted to create a quiet, human space, where we can meet without the weight of deadlines or the formality of press releases, because behind these exchanges are real people who share a deep commitment to storytelling, truth and impact. So today we wanted this session to simply be about reconnecting; from banker to journalist, from man to man”.

Echoing this spirit of partnership as the Bank looks to the future, Tosin Ibikunle, Head of Strategy and Planning, added:

“Union Bank has diligently improved its systems and service experience in preparation for its next phase of growth. As we launch new initiatives, we look forward to partnering with the media to tell our story with clarity, accuracy and impact.”

The event also included a visit to Stallion Plaza and a networking session, reflecting the Bank’s intention to create a warm, human connection beyond the usual formalities of corporate communication.

Union Bank remains steadfast in its commitment to building trust through open dialogue and meaningful partnerships with the media and all stakeholders, as it continues to serve customers and contribute positively to Nigeria’s economic landscape.