First Bank Nigeria Limited has emerged the best bank in West Africa at the African Bankers Awards in Marackech, Morroco, last week.
According to a statement made available to National Mirror, First Bank was chosen as the sub-region's best financial institution in recognition of its consistent performance, quality of its financial products/services, thought leadership status and contribution to the growth and development of the sector in the region.
Publisher of the African Banker, Omar Ben Yedder, was quoted as saying; "Given its consistently strong performances in the region's financial markets, First Bank is indeed a deserving winner of this prestigious and well deserved recognition. The bank's pedigree indeed continues to soar not just in Nigeria but indeed the sub-region."
"First Bank has been the recipient of several awards including the 'Best Bank Brand in Nigeria' (The Banker magazine); 'Best Retail Bank in Nigeria' (Asian Banker) and 'Best Bank in Nigeria' (Global Finance) as it continues to drive innovation and financial solutions that speak to the needs of various customer segments", the bank said.
Commenting on the award, Group Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Bisi Onasanya said; "It is indeed a great honour for First Bank to be recognised as the best financial institution in West Africa as we continue to pursue our passion for service excellence."
National Mirror