Zenith Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has once again received recognition for its outstanding performance. At the recent World Finance Awards 2023 held at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Zenith Bank was named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria for the third consecutive year and the Best Corporate Governance Bank in Nigeria for the second year in a row.
The awards were presented to Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, in recognition of the bank’s remarkable achievements in financial performance, financial inclusion, corporate governance, and sustainability. These accolades serve as a testament to Zenith Bank’s resilience and ability to adapt to market fluctuations. They also highlight the bank’s commitment to global best practices in various areas, including corporate governance, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
Dr. Onyeagwu expressed his gratitude for the prestigious awards and dedicated them to Jim Ovia, the Founder and Group Chairman of Zenith Bank, for his mentorship and the establishment of a strong foundation for the bank’s success. He also thanked the board, staff, and customers for their contributions to Zenith Bank’s exceptional performance.
World Finance, a renowned international magazine, organizes the World Finance Awards, which cover a wide range of topics in the financial industry and global economy. The magazine’s editorial team consists of esteemed economists, theorists, and consultants from various renowned institutions.
Zenith Bank’s consistent track record of excellence has resulted in numerous accolades over the years. Alongside these recent awards, the bank has been recognized as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 14th consecutive year in The Banker Magazine’s 2023 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking. Zenith Bank has also been named the Bank of the Year in Nigeria at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards in 2020 and 2022, and the Best Bank in Nigeria for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022 by Global Finance World’s Best Banks Awards.
The bank’s dedication to corporate governance has been acknowledged as well, with the Ethical Boardroom recognizing Zenith Bank as the Best in Corporate Governance – Financial Services, Africa, for four successive years from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, Zenith Bank has been honored as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria at the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards, as well as receiving various other esteemed titles.
Zenith Bank’s commitment to excellence and its customers has established it as a leading financial institution in Nigeria. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility, the bank continues to provide exceptional services to its growing customer base.
Overall, Zenith Bank’s repeated accolades highlight its ability to consistently deliver exceptional financial services while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and sustainability. This recognition further solidifies Zenith Bank’s position as a leader in the Nigerian banking industry and its commitment to driving economic growth and financial inclusion in the country.
