Access Bank Shines At Euromoney 2024 Excellence Awards

Access Bank has emerged winner of the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, highlighting what the bank called its outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa.

The bank was named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG, the fruits of what it called over two decades of consistently demonstrating ability to innovate and provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of its diverse clientele. This, it said, is besides showing leadership in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, serving as one of the continent’s leading lights in sustainable finance.

Commenting on the honour, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, said the recognition by Euromoney “doesn’t just acknowledge our achievements, it also reflects our future aspirations as a bank.

“At Access, we are driven by a purpose to not only meet the financial needs of our customers, but also to make a lasting positive impact on the communities we serve. These awards motivate us to continue leading the way in responsible banking practices across Africa.”

Last year, Access Bank Nigeria received Euromoney’s ‘Market Leader’ rating, across the areas of Corporate Banking, CSR, Digital Solutions, ESG, and SME Banking. Similarly, Access Bank Ghana was rated ‘Market Leader’ in CSR, affirming its strong impact in the local communities.

Also speaking on the awards, Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, said, “Our commitment to sustainability is integral to everything we do at Access Bank Ghana. Whether it’s through our support for grassroots sports, such as our partnership with the Ghana Football Association’s Division One League, or our environmental initiatives like planting over 20,000 seedlings across the country and the ‘A Sandal More for a Better Tomorrow’ campaign, we are dedicated to enriching lives and building resilient communities.”