Zenith Bank Plc has accomplished a significant milestone as the only company from Nigeria included in the prestigious and exclusive World Finance 100 2023 list published by World Finance Magazine. The fact that Zenith Bank is listed among the elite highlights the bank’s exceptional accomplishments and tenacity in a cutthroat, global market.
The World Finance 100 honours companies that, in a wide range of expertise, have achieved the highest level of success. World Finance creates a list of the top 100 companies every year solely on the basis of superiority in their respective fields.
The new business elite is showcased on this list, consisting of individuals whose vision and initiative mould the way that business, finance, and technology are conceptualized.
Notably, Zenith Bank is the only Nigerian company and one of only three African companies to be named to this prestigious list for 2023, joining industry titans such as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet.
Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, remarked, “It is with great pride that we acknowledge this feat as the exclusive Nigerian company in the World Finance 100 2023. This accolade is a testament to our unwavering dedication to our valued stakeholders, our innovative spirit, and sustained growth, all achieved amidst the complexities of a challenging economic climate. This honour further attests to our status as a leading financial institution that continues to set the industry standard in financial performance, good corporate governance and financial stability.”
He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, for his visionary leadership and foundational role in shaping a resilient and thriving financial institution. He also thanked the board for the outstanding leadership it provides, the staff for their drive and commitment, and the bank’s customers for their unwavering faith in the Zenith brand.
Zenith Bank continues to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economic development and remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge financial solutions to its diverse clientele. The Bank’s track record of excellent performance has earned the brand numerous awards, with this latest accolade coming on the heels of several recognitions including being recognised as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital, for the 14th consecutive year, in the 2023 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking published by The Banker Magazine; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria, for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, in the World Finance Banking Awards; Best Corporate Governance Bank, Nigeria in the World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2022 and 2023; Bank of the Year (Nigeria) in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2020 and 2022; 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 four successive years from 2020 to 2023, by the Ethical Boardroom; Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria in the International Banker 2023 Banking Awards; Best Commercial Bank, Nigeria and Best Innovation In Retail Banking, Nigeria in the International Banker 2022 Banking Awards.
Also, the bank emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 and 2021; Bank of the Year 2023 and Retail Bank of the Year, for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022, at the BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. Similarly, Zenith Bank was named Bank of the Decade (People’s Choice) at the ThisDay Awards 2020, Bank of the Year 2021 by Champion Newspaper, Bank of the Year 2022 by New Telegraph Newspaper, and Most Responsible Organisation in Africa 2021 by SERAS Awards.
