Union Bank customers say their relationship with the bank has turned into a generational tradition, and the National Advertising Conference (NAC) 2026 has just added TGI Group, Interswitch and Nestlé Nigeria as new sponsors for the upcoming event.
**Key points**
- Families and firms have kept accounts with Union Bank for 60‑80 years, crediting the bank for personal and corporate growth.
- Alhaji Ali Madugu, Managing Director of Dala Foods Ltd, traces his family’s link to the bank back to the 1950s when it was Barclays Bank.
- Greenspring Schools owner Mrs. Lai Koiki opened an account in 2018 and benefited from the bank’s guarantee to secure capital‑market funding.
- The NAC 2026 organising committee announced TGI Group as a Gold Sponsor, with Interswitch and Nestlé Nigeria joining as additional partners.
- The conference aims to reshape Nigeria’s marketing communications industry through collaboration and innovation.
How have Union Bank relationships become family traditions?
[Union Bank](https://www.unionbankng.com) customers surveyed said their ties to the bank span several generations. One respondent, Alhaji Ali Madugu, explained that his grandfather opened an account with Barclays Bank in the 1950s during the trans‑Saharan trade era. Madugu added that his father followed suit in the early 1970s, and the family now opens an account for every child at age five, depositing funds until the child turns 18.
What impact has the bank had on businesses?
Mrs. Lai Koiki, who runs Greenspring Schools, recounted that Union Bank stepped in as a guarantor in 2018, a rare move for schools needing capital‑market financing. She said the guarantee was crucial for accessing the required funds. Madugu also praised the bank, noting its continuous support for his company’s expansion projects.
Who are the new partners for NAC 2026?
The organising committee of the [National Advertising Conference](https://www.nac2026.com) revealed that TGI Group will serve as a Gold Sponsor, while [Interswitch](https://www.interswitchgroup.com) and [Nestlé Nigeria](https://www.nestle.ng) have joined as additional corporate supporters. The conference, themed “Repositioning the Marketing Communications Industry for the Next Frontier,” will gather leaders from advertising, media, business and regulatory bodies.
Why is corporate participation important for the conference?
Chairman of the NAC Marketing Sub‑Committee, Mr. Uduak Bassey, said the involvement of TGI, Interswitch and Nestlé underscores growing corporate backing and is vital for fostering meaningful industry dialogue and partnerships that will drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s marketing communications sector.
**Conclusion**
Both stories illustrate how longstanding financial relationships can shape personal wealth across generations, while fresh corporate alliances are set to energise Nigeria’s advertising landscape for the years ahead.