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 Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022
Banking Awards; and Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year AwardS 2020.
Also, the Bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker
Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021, Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1
Capital in the “2021 Top 1000 World Banks” Ranking by The Banker Magazine and the Retail
Bank of the year at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Awards
2020 and 2021.
Similarly, Zenith Bank was honoured as Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDay
Awards 2020 and emerged winner in four categories at the Sustainability, Enterprise, and
Responsibility (SERAS) Awards 2021, carting home the awards for “Best Company in
Reporting and Transparency”, “Best Company in Infrastructure Development”, “Best Company
in Gender Equality and Women Empowerment”, and the coveted “Most Responsible
Organisation in Africa.
