Banking

Zenith Bank emerges best commercial bank, best corporate governance in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the best commercial bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, retaining the award for a fourth consecutive year.

The bank was also named Best Corporate Governance in Nigeria for the third year at the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024.

The awards were published in the Summer 2024 Issue of the World Finance Magazine.

Zenith Bank, in a statement made available to The Star on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, said the awards were in recognition of the bank’s robust financial performance, superior customer service, sustainability initiatives, and corporate governance practices.

Speaking on the dual honours, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Adaora Umeoji, said: “These awards highlight our steadfast dedication to excellence, adherence to global best practices, and our persistent effort to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through innovative products and services.

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“Receiving these awards consecutively for multiple years signifies the commitment of our staff, the loyalty of our customers, and the support of our shareholders. We remain devoted to setting industry benchmarks and driving excellence across all aspects of our operations.”

Umeoji expressed her delight at the recognition and dedicated the awards to the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank, Dr Jim Ovia, “for his impactful leadership in establishing a robust and flourishing institution”.

She also expressed gratitude to the board for their vision and insight, the staff for their unwavering dedication, and the bank’s customers for choosing Zenith Bank as their preferred bank.

World Finance is a leading international magazine providing comprehensive coverage and analysis of the financial industry, international business and the global economy.

The editorial combines award-winning reportage, covering a broad range of topics from banking and insurance to wealth management and infrastructure investment, with contributions from some of the world’s most well-respected economists and theorists as well as consultants in government think tanks and the World Economic Forum.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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