Thursday May 24 was Africa Day and the United Bank for Africa was not left out in the celebration of that special day.
Though the bank had chosen a significant theme to mark the day asking speakers to dissect issues around the growth of the continent, one thing that stood out was the decision to ensure that the beauty of African dress sense was not only promoted but was massively done.
Across many branches of the bank on that day, it was a resplendent display of the beauty of the African prints and creative designs.
One man who stood out on that day was Ramon Olanrewaju Nasir, Head, Media and External Relations of the UBA.
Stepping out in a corporate attire made of traditional Yoruba Aso Oke fabric made all heads turn at the event. A heavily built man with an imposing physique, his designer had made a fitted suit made of Aso Oke with a cap perching perfectly atop.
One message came out loudly of that appearance: Local fabrics could be as fashionable in any designs as any others from anywhere in the world. It was also clear that those who came up with such creative designs must be telling the corporate Nigeria “enough of imported suits and blazers.”
“Yesterday was the Africa Day. In UBA, as Africa’s global bank, we cherish our African heritage,” said Nasir when he opened-up on his attire with the NPO Reports
He said with the importance attached to the programme, “Various events are organised to mark the day. The month of May is Africa Month in UBA.”
He explained that two of the events we organise during the month are UBA Africa Conversation on 24th and the celebration on 25th.
On 24th, staff are to dress African.
“This year is about innovation. My dressing encapsulated African laden in innovation.
We can do lots with our local fabrics and look cosmopolitan,” Nasir said