The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’.

Onyeagwu bagged the award at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year.

The award, published in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, United Kingdom, coincides with Onyeagwu’s completion of his five-year tenure as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank on May 31, 2024.

Speaking on receiving the award, Onyeagwu expressed his gratitude to the publishers of International Banker for the honour.

He said: “It is indeed an honour to be recognised as the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ for a second consecutive year.

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“This award is a testament to our team’s collective efforts and our commitment to innovation, growth, and delivering value to our customers and stakeholders. It also reflects our dedication to sustainability and high ethical standards, which are integral to our overall strategy.

“I am immensely proud of our accomplishments and look forward to future opportunities for the bank as I hand over the baton to my successor and begin the mandatory regulatory cooling-off period.”

Onyeagwu, who was appointed as the GMD/CEO on June 1, 2019, dedicated the award to the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, for his mentorship, which he said was crucial to his success as CEO.

He also dedicated the award to the bank’s management team and staff for their commitment over the past five years and to the bank’s customers for their loyalty.

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