Zenith Bank Plc has been recognized as the ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ at the renowned Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. Organized by “The Banker” magazine, a Financial Times publication, the award ceremony was held in London on December 4, 2024, celebrating the bank’s strong management, innovative business strategies, and commitment to sustainability and ESG banking practices.
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, expressed her gratitude, noting that the award reflects the trust and loyalty of customers, the leadership of the Board, and the hard work of the bank’s staff. She stated, “We are delighted and honored to have been recognized as the Bank of the Year, Nigeria, in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. This award is a testament to the unwavering trust and loyalty of our esteemed customers, the unparalleled leadership of our Board, and the dedication of our staff. It reflects our commitment to delivering excellent services and contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth.”
Dr. Umeoji also credited the visionary leadership of the bank’s Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, CFR, for laying the foundation that has positioned Zenith Bank as an innovative and globally respected financial institution. She emphasized the bank’s continuous investment in technology, expansion of services, and dedication to exceptional customer service as key drivers of its sustained success.
This recognition follows Zenith Bank’s recent milestone of opening its Paris branch in November 2024, after receiving regulatory approval from France’s Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR). This expansion aligns with the bank’s global strategy and commitment to supporting clients worldwide.
Zenith Bank’s history of excellence includes being named the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for 15 consecutive years in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks Ranking. It has also previously won the Bank of the Year (Nigeria) title in 2020 and 2022, and the Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the lnternational Banker 2023 and 2024 Banking Awards. Other notable accolades include being recognized as the Best Bank in Nigeria by Global Finance for four years (2020–2024) and the Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Banking Awards since 2021.
Zenith Bank’s consistent performance and innovative approach have also earned it the Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDay Awards 2020 and Bank of the Year 2021 by Champion Newspaper. Its dedication to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional service continues to set it apart as a leader in Nigeria’s financial sector and a key player in the global banking landscape.