Zenith Bank Plc has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria’ at the 2023 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The award highlights the bank’s exceptional achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions, reaffirming its status as a pioneer in the digital banking landscape.
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, expressed delight at receiving the distinction and emphasized the bank’s commitment to advancing technology within Nigeria’s financial services sector. He stated, “This accolade serves as validation of Zenith Bank’s trailblazing initiatives in integrating advanced technology within Nigeria’s financial services sector.”
Dr Onyeagwu dedicated the award to the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, commending his visionary approach to integrating technology into banking. He credited Ovia for establishing an exemplary model for service delivery during a time when the full potential of technology in banking was yet to be realized. He acknowledged, “Technology now stands as the cornerstone of the financial services sector.”
The Zenith Bank CEO extended gratitude to the bank’s clientele for their loyal patronage, the board for their guidance, and the staff for their unwavering dedication to building a formidable financial institution.
Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence, inaugurated in 1992, recognize excellence in the global banking industry. The 2023 edition, covering more than 50 regional awards and best bank awards in 100 countries, received a record number of submissions from banks in the regional and country awards program.