Zenith Bank Solidifies Status as Nigeria’s best commercial bank, best corporate governance leader in World Finance 2024 Awards

Zenith Bank Plc has yet again proved its dominance in the financial sector, as it emerged best commercial bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Banking Awards 2024, retaining the position for four consecutive years.

In another laudable achievement, Zenith  was named Best Corporate Governance, Nigeria, in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024 for the third consecutive year.

The awards, which were published in the Summer 2024 Issue of the World Finance Magazine, are in recognition of the bank’s robust financial performance, superior customer service, sustainability initiatives and corporate governance practices.

Reflecting on the dual honours bestowed upon Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji, group managing director/chief executive, Zenith Bank, expressed her delight and praised the bank’s commitment to excellence.

Umeoji remarked that the awards highlight the bank’s steadfast dedication to excellence, adherence to global best practices, and persistent effort to deliver superior value to all stakeholders through innovative products and services. 

“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,” she stated.

Umeoji expressed her delight at the recognition and dedicated the awards to Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman,  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 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.