ZenithBankPlchasbeennamed“BestBankinNigeria”intheGlobalFinanceBestBanks
Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from
36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best Bank
Awards.
Thewinnersofthisyear’sawardsarethosebanksthatattendedcarefullytotheircustomers’
needs in difficult markets and accomplished strong results while laying the foundations for future
success. Winning organizations managed their assets and liabilities in a savvy way despite the
fast-changing interest rate scenarios.
The editors of Global Financemade the selections after extensive consultationswith corporate
financialexecutives,bankersandbankingconsultants,aswellasanalystsworldwide.Factors
consideredinselectingthetopbanksrangedfromthequantitativeobjectivetotheinformed
subjective.Objectivecriteriaconsideredincluded:growthinassets,profitability,geographic
reach, strategic relationships, new business development and innovation in products. Subjective
criteria included the opinions ofequity analysts, credit rating analysts, banking consultantsand
others involved in the industry.
Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Dame
(Dr.) Adaora Umeoji,OON, said: “We are thrilled to retain our position as the Best Bank in Nigeria
for the fifth year since 2020. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to
delivering exceptional customer service, innovative financial solutions and dedication to serving
our customers withefficiency and astrong focus on corporategovernance. We willcontinue to
investinourpeople,technologyandprocessestoensurethatweconsistentlymaintainthe
highestlevelofservicedelivery”.ShelaudedthecontributionsandeffortsoftheBank’skey
stakeholders – the Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, CFR, for his visionary leadership and role in
layingthefoundationforanenduringandsuccessfulinstitution,theBoardfortheconsistent
guidance they provide, the staff for their commitment and dedication, and the Bank’s customers
for their unwavering loyalty and support to the Zenith brand.
JosephD. Giarraputo,publisherand editorialdirectorof GlobalFinance,said:“Global banking
continuestoadaptandevolve,meetingchallengesandcapitalizingonopportunitieswith
resilience and innovation. AI has quickly taken a pivotal role in the transformation of banking, and
its growthpromises toreshape the financialsector atan unprecedentedpace.” He addedthat:
“Global Finance’s Best Bank Awards honor financial institutions that excel in diversity of offerings,
long-term stability, and technological innovation.”
GlobalFinance’s“BestBanksAwards”arerecognisedamongsttheworld’smostinfluential
banking/financeandcorporateprofessionalsasthemostcovetedandcredibleawardsinthe
banking industry, with winners chosen in 150 countries and territories across Africa, Asia Pacific,
the Caribbean, Central America, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North
America and Western Europe.
ZenithBankPlchasbeennamed“BestBankinNigeria”intheGlobalFinanceBestBanksAwards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best BankAwards.Thewinnersofthisyear’sawardsarethosebanksthatattendedcarefullytotheircustomers’needs in difficult markets and accomplished strong results while laying the foundations for futuresuccess. Winning organizations managed their assets and liabilities in a savvy way despite thefast-changing interest rate scenarios.The editors of Global Financemade the selections after extensive consultationswith corporatefinancialexecutives,bankersandbankingconsultants,aswellasanalystsworldwide.Factorsconsideredinselectingthetopbanksrangedfromthequantitativeobjectivetotheinformedsubjective.Objectivecriteriaconsideredincluded:growthinassets,profitability,geographicreach, strategic relationships, new business development and innovation in products. Subjectivecriteria included the opinions ofequity analysts, credit rating analysts, banking consultantsandothers involved in the industry.Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Dame(Dr.) Adaora Umeoji,OON, said: “We are thrilled to retain our position as the Best Bank in Nigeriafor the fifth year since 2020. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment todelivering exceptional customer service, innovative financial solutions and dedication to servingour customers withefficiency and astrong focus on corporategovernance. We willcontinue toinvestinourpeople,technologyandprocessestoensurethatweconsistentlymaintainthehighestlevelofservicedelivery”.ShelaudedthecontributionsandeffortsoftheBank’skeystakeholders – the Founder and Chairman, Jim Ovia, CFR, for his visionary leadership and role inlayingthefoundationforanenduringandsuccessfulinstitution,theBoardfortheconsistentguidance they provide, the staff for their commitment and dedication, and the Bank’s customersfor their unwavering loyalty and support to the Zenith brand.JosephD. Giarraputo,publisherand editorialdirectorof GlobalFinance,said:“Global bankingcontinuestoadaptandevolve,meetingchallengesandcapitalizingonopportunitieswithresilience and innovation. AI has quickly taken a pivotal role in the transformation of banking, andits growthpromises toreshape the financialsector atan unprecedentedpace.” He addedthat:“Global Finance’s Best Bank Awards honor financial institutions that excel in diversity of offerings,long-term stability, and technological innovation.”GlobalFinance’s“BestBanksAwards”arerecognisedamongsttheworld’smostinfluentialbanking/financeandcorporateprofessionalsasthemostcovetedandcredibleawardsinthebanking industry, with winners chosen in 150 countries and territories across Africa, Asia Pacific,the Caribbean, Central America, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, NorthAmerica and Western Europe.
