C.E.O Onyeagwu Speaks As Zenith Bank Retains Industry Leader Status

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World FinanceBanking 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 ZenithBank Plc, Mr. Ebenener Onyeagwu at the London Stock Exchange yesterday, were inrecognition of the bank’s ability to embrace digital transformation and best-in-classsustainability and corporate governance practices, leading to a stellar business performance ina difficult economic climate.

Commenting on the double recognition, Onyeagwu said that: “These awards reflect our strongbusiness fundamentals, resilience and ability to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of themarket through our innovative solutions, as well as our commitment to global best practices. Asa member and signatory to various domestic and international sustainability frameworksincluding the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Central Bank of NigeriaSustainable Banking Principles, we continue to support the achievement of the SustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs) by creating value for our shareholders, customers, clients,investors, communities and the environment through our practices, operations andinvestments.”

He dedicated the awards to the Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, C ON , for hispioneering role in building the structures and laying the foundation for an enduring and verysuccessful institution; the Board for the outstanding leadership they provide; the staff for theircommitment and dedication; and the bank’s customers for making Zenith Bank their preferredfinancial Institution.World Finance is a leading international magazine providing comprehensive coverage andanalysis of the financial industry, international business and the global economy.

The editorialcombines award-winning reportage, covering a broad range of topics from banking andinsurance to wealth management and infrastructure investment, with contributions from someof the world’s most well-respected economists and theorists as well as consultants ingovernment think tanks and the World Economic Forum.

Zenith Bank’s track record of excellent performance has continued to earn the brand numerousawards, with these latest accolades coming on the heels of several recognitions including beingvoted 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 CommercialBank, Nigeria and Best Innovation In Retail Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022Banking Awards; and Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards2020.

Also, the Bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the BankerMagazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021, Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1Capital in the “2021 Top 1000 World Banks” Ranking by The Banker Magazine and the RetailBank of the year at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Awards2020 and 2021.

Similarly, Zenith Bank was honoured as Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDayAwards 2020 and emerged winner in four categories at the Sustainability, Enterprise, andResponsibility (SERAS) Awards 2021, carting home the awards for “Best Company inReporting and Transparency”, “Best Company in Infrastructure Development”, “Best Companyin Gender Equality and Women Empowerment”, and the coveted “Most ResponsibleOrganisation in Africa.