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In a statement from the bank on Wednesday, the lender said
that the award underscored the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements
in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions.
On the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive
Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, “We are delighted to
receive the distinction as the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria. This
accolade serves as a validation of Zenith Bank’s trailblasing initiatives in
integrating advanced technology within Nigeria’s financial services sector. Our
commitment to expanding the horizons of digital financial services is
unwavering, and we will persist in our efforts to innovate and deliver enhanced
value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Onyeagwu went on to dedicate the award to the founder and
chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, for his visionary approach to
integrating technology into banking, establishing an exemplary model for
service delivery at a time when the potential of technology in banking was yet
to be fully realised, saying, “Technology now stands as the cornerstone of the
financial services sector.”
The bank boss also extended thanks to the bank’s clientele
for their loyal patronage, to the board for their guidance, and to the staff
for their unwavering dedication to building a formidable financial institution.
Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence, established in 1992
recognise excellence in the global banking industry. This year’s edition received a record number
of submissions from banks in the regional and country awards programme that
covers more than 50 regional awards and best bank awards in 100 countries.