R- L: Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managig Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc and Paul Richardson of World Finance during the presentation of the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria Awards to Zenith Bank at the London Stock Exchange, yesterday.
By Our Reporter
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance
Banking Awards 2022, retaining the award for a second consecutive year. The bank was also named as the Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2022.
The awards, which were presented to the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenener Onyeagwu at the London Stock Exchange yesterday, were in recognition of the bank’s ability to embrace digital transformation and best-in-class sustainability and corporate governance practices, leading to a stellar business performance in
a difficult economic climate. Commenting on the double recognition, Onyeagwu said that: “These awards reflect our strong business fundamentals, resilience and ability to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of the
market through our innovative solutions, as well as our commitment to global best practices. As
a member and signatory to various domestic and international sustainability frameworks
including the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria
Sustainable Banking Principles, we continue to support the achievement of the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by creating value for our shareholders, customers, clients,
investors, communities and the environment through our practices, operations and investments.”
He dedicated the awards to the Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, CON , for his pioneering role in building the structures and laying the foundation for an enduring and very
successful institution; the Board for the outstanding leadership they provide; the staff for their
commitment and dedication; and the bank’s customers for making Zenith Bank their preferred financial Institution.
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Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerous
awards, with these latest accolades coming on the heels of several recognitions including being
voted as Best Bank in Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, in the Global
Finance World’s Best Banks Awards; Best in Corporate Governance ‘Financial Services’ Africa,
for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, by the Ethical Boardroom; Best Commercial
Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation In Retail
