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ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire | May 29, 2025 — In a defining moment for Uganda’s banking sector, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, Managing Director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has been named Africa’s Banker of the Year at the 19th African Banker Awards held in Côte d’Ivoire.
Her recognition comes as a testament to over a decade of visionary leadership, during which she turned UDB into a powerhouse of inclusive finance and private sector growth. With UDB’s balance sheet having grown tenfold under her stewardship, and its reach extending into underserved communities, Ojangole’s win signals a rising era of African women leaders shaping the continent’s financial future.
“This is a testament of hard work, resilience, consistency and commitment to serve the region,” said Ojangole in her acceptance speech.

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