Union Bank Champions Public-Private Collaboration at First-Ever International Civil Service Conference
Abuja, July 8, 2025 – Union Bank of Nigeria, one of the nation’s oldest and most trusted financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to national development by playing a pivotal role in the maiden edition of the International Civil Service Conference, held on June 25–26, 2025, at the Eagle Square Arena, Abuja.
Themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate,” the landmark event brought together civil servants, policymakers, and global development experts to reimagine the future of Nigeria’s public service, with an emphasis on digital transformation, inclusive leadership, and cross-agency collaborations
Union Bank: Driving Reform Through Innovation
As a key partner in the conference, Union Bank demonstrated its strategic focus on leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to enhance service delivery and accelerate reforms in the public sector.
Speaking on the bank’s involvement, Mannir Ringim, Executive Director for the North and Public Sector, stated:
“At Union Bank, we believe in the transformative power of collaboration between the public and private sectors. Our support for this historic conference reflects our ongoing mission to deliver innovative digital banking solutions that foster efficiency, transparency, and progress within government institutions.”
Civil Service Transformation in Focus
Organized by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation in partnership with the Global Government Forum (UK), the conference tackled critical priorities such as:
- Building agile and digitally literate civil service structures
- Creating inclusive and visionary leadership frameworks
- Streamlining service delivery across organizational boundaries
These themes closely align with Union Bank’s commitment to simplifying financial systems and digitizing operations across both the public and private sectors.
Presidential Support and Continental Participation
The event was graced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside top-level civil service leaders from across Nigeria and the African continent, reaffirming the importance of reforms to national development.
Union Bank’s presence further underscored its standing as a forward-thinking financial partner supporting government innovation, economic resilience, and nation-building through digital finance.
A Legacy of Trust, A Future of Innovation
Established in 1917, Union Bank remains a household name in Nigerian banking, widely known for its “Simpler, Smarter Banking” philosophy. With a network of over 300 branches nationwide and a strong digital footprint, the bank continues to offer customers a broad suite of services—ranging from traditional banking to advanced digital platforms and fintech integrations.
The bank's public sector offerings include loan facilities, overdrafts, trade finance, foreign currency domiciliation, and seamless fund transfers, all powered by its robust online banking, mobile apps, POS, ATM networks, and customer service excellence.
Looking Ahead
Union Bank’s strategic engagement at the International Civil Service Conference not only reinforces its role as a trusted banking institution, but also as a catalyst for governance transformation and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
As civil service reforms deepen and the public sector evolves, Union Bank stands ready to continue supporting the federal and state governments with smart, digital-first financial solutions that advance national development goals.
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