Winners have emerged in the 2023 The Banker Magazine Awards [Nigeria and Africa] – a publication of the Financial Times.
The awards took place in London on 30 November 2023.
Winners Of 2023 The Banker Magazine Awards [Nigeria & Africa]
- Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc emerged winner of the ‘Bank of the Year in Nigeria’.
- United Bank for Africa Plc emerged as the African Bank of the Year. The bank’s subsidiaries also emerged as the Bank of the Year in nine of the 20 countries where it operates in Africa which includes UBA Cameroon, UBA Chad, UBA Ghana, UBA Cote d’Ivoire, UBA Mozambique, UBA Congo, UBA Sierra Leone, and UBA Tanzania.
The Group Managing Director, UBA, Oliver Alawuba, who received the awards on behalf of the banking group, expressed his gratitude and excitement stating:
“UBA is honoured to be named the Bank of the Year in these eight countries and to receive the overall Award for Africa. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of the entire UBA team. We remain committed to delivering top-notch banking services that positively impact the lives of our customers across the continent. We have our millions of customers across the globe and our many thousands of staff to thank for this. They are the very reason why we keep winning and receiving these accolades.”
Dr. Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, expressed his gratitude during the ceremony as follows:
“Receiving the ‘Bank of the Year’ award from The Banker Magazine is a tremendous honour and a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. This achievement reflects the collective effort of our dedicated team and our strategic initiatives aimed at delivering superior financial performance and addressing the evolving needs of our clients.”
