Zenith Bank has once again ushered in the festive season with the iconic Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout in Victoria Island, Lagos.
The dazzling event took place on Saturday, 23 November 2024, and was officially inaugurated by Zenith Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON.
This much-anticipated event, now in its 18th year, is a standout Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by the bank.
The elaborate Christmas display transforms Ajose Adeogun Street—home to Zenith Bank’s headquarters—into a festive wonderland, drawing crowds from near and far.
Visitors come with their families to enjoy the festive atmosphere, take photographs, and immerse themselves in the spectacular display.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji expressed pride in the bank’s long-standing tradition.
Umeoji said, “Over the years, Zenith Bank has hosted this spectacular event, transforming the entire Ajose Adeogun Street into a breathtaking yuletide wonderland. Our beautiful and elaborate Christmas decorations have become a centre of attraction and shared on social media platforms globally. As we light up the street tonight, we celebrate the essence of Christmas and Zenith Bank’s unparalleled CSR. Our customers will always be at the centre of all that we do in Zenith Bank.”
She urged everyone to imbibe the message and spirit of Christmas which is about love, kindness, generosity and respect for humanity, and also thanked the Lagos State Government for fostering an environment that supports such initiatives.
Umeoji commended Quantum Markets for their role in bringing the spectacular decorations to life each year.
“I want to thank the management of Quantum Markets for all the beautiful, creative and innovative ideas they keep coming up with. Quantum Markets always make it bigger and better every year, and we are always looking forward to it,” she added.
Zenith Bank remains dedicated to fostering the social, cultural, and economic growth of its communities.
The bank’s CSR efforts are founded on the belief that a business’s success isn’t solely measured by financial performance but by its contributions to societal well-being and environmental improvement.
As a testament to its contributions and social investments in its host communities and the society at large, the bank was recognised as the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the 2023 and 2024 International Banker Banking Awards and “Most Responsible Organization in Africa” at the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility (SERAS) Awards 2021, further underscoring its commitment to social responsibility.
