Access Bank Named “Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria” at Prestigious Global Awards
Abuja/London — Early February 2026 — Access Bank was recently honoured as “Bank of the Year 2025 – Nigeria” at the highly respected Banker Awards, held in London, showcasing Nigeria’s financial sector excellence on the world stage.
At the gala event on December 3, 2025, hosted by The Banker, a Financial Times Group publication renowned for recognising top-performing financial institutions across 120+ countries, Access Bank emerged as the standout Nigerian institution — acclaimed for innovation, financial resilience, operational excellence and customer-centric transformation.
Driving Nigeria’s Financial Leadership Forward
CEO Roosevelt Ogbonna said the award reflects the bank’s strategic vision, technological growth and commitment to financial inclusion, stressing that the recognition is not just for the bank but for all Nigerians who trust local institutions to deliver world-class services.
This global accolade spotlights Nigeria’s rising influence in global banking and affirms that well-executed policies and digital banking transformation contribute to broader economic stability and investor confidence.
Why This Matters for Nigeria Forward
This award is significant not just as a corporate accolade but as a national achievement that highlights three key themes important for Nigeria’s development:
1. Leadership in Global Finance
Access Bank’s win signals that Nigerian institutions can compete and excel on international platforms — giving confidence to investors, stakeholders, and local entrepreneurs looking for strong financial partners.
2. Innovation and Inclusion
The award also reflects Access Bank’s emphasis on digital banking initiatives, financial inclusion strategies, and products designed to bring underserved communities into the formal economy — a cornerstone of national growth policies.
3. Economic Resilience
By sustaining growth and operational excellence despite global economic challenges, Access Bank continues to play a key role in supporting trade, small business financing, and cross-border commerce — essential pillars in Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda.
