Details As Access Bank Wins Big At Euromoney Awards 2024

Access Bank has been honoured at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, being named  Nigeria’s Best Bank  and  Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG. 

These accolades highlight the Bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa.

For   over   two   decades,   Access   Bank   has   consistently   demonstrated   its   ability   to innovate and provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of its diverse clientele. 

The Bank has also shown  leadership   in   Environmental,   Social,   and   Governance   (ESG) practices, serving as one of the continent’s leading lights in sustainable finance. 

Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, commented on the awards, saying: “This recognition by Euromoney doesn’t just acknowledge our achievements, it also reflects our future aspirations as a Bank. At Access, we are driven by a purpose to not only meet the financial needs of our customers, but also to make a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve. These awards motivate us to continue leading the way in responsible banking practices across Africa.”

Last year, Access Bank Nigeria received Euromoney’s ‘Market Leader’ rating, across the   areas   of   Corporate   Banking,   CSR,   Digital   Solutions,   ESG,   and   SME   Banking. Similarly, Access Bank Ghana was rated ‘Market Leader’ in CSR, affirming its strong impact in the local communities.

Also speaking on the awards, Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana,   said,   “Our   commitment   to   sustainability   is   integral   to   everything   we   do   at Access Bank Ghana. Whether it’s through our support for grassroots sports, such as our partnership with the Ghana Football Association’s Division One League, or our environmental initiatives like planting over 20,000 seedlings across the country and the ‘A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow’ campaign, we are dedicated to enriching lives and building resilient communities.”

The Euromoney Awards for Excellence is widely recognised as the definitive annual awards programme for the global banking industry. For over 30 years, Euromoney has celebrated banks and bankers who demonstrate differentiation and innovation, setting the industry benchmark for excellence. This year, Access Bank’s achievements have been acknowledged, reaffirming its leadership in the financial sector.