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Access Bank Plc has reinforced its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions after clinching 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, a feat that underscores its growing influence in global banking and commitment to innovation, sustainability and customer-focused financial services.
The prestigious awards, presented annually by international financial publication Euromoney, recognised Access Bank’s outstanding performance across multiple areas, including innovation, customer experience, environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, corporate responsibility, financial performance and strategic execution.
Among the bank’s most notable achievements was its recognition as Africa’s Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility 2026, an award that reflects its extensive investments in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability across the continent.
Access Bank also emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG, while several of its subsidiaries across Africa and other international markets received country-specific and regional honours. The combined victories highlight the bank’s sustained expansion and growing influence beyond Nigeria.
Reacting to the achievement, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, described the awards as a strong endorsement of the bank’s long-term vision and unwavering commitment to creating sustainable value for customers, shareholders and the communities it serves.
He said the recognition reflects the dedication, professionalism and resilience of the bank’s workforce, as well as its sustained investment in innovation, digital transformation and customer-centric solutions that continue to redefine banking across its markets.
According to the report, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence have, for more than three decades, remained one of the global banking industry’s most prestigious benchmarks, recognising financial institutions that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, governance, operational excellence and long-term value creation.
The publication noted that Access Bank has continued to strengthen its position through investments in digital banking, financial inclusion, sustainable finance and impactful corporate responsibility initiatives, while expanding its footprint across Africa and key international markets.
Industry observers say the latest recognition reflects the bank’s ability to combine strong commercial performance with responsible business practices, enabling it to deliver value not only to shareholders but also to customers, communities and the wider economy.
The latest accolades are expected to further enhance Access Bank’s international reputation, strengthen investor confidence and consolidate its standing as one of Africa’s most innovative, sustainable and globally competitive financial institutions.
