Access bank wins 16 Euromoney awards, reinforces global banking leadership

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Deputy Head, Commercial Banking (Personal Banking and Mortgages), Access Bank UK, Tolulope Ajibade; Unit Head, SME Banking, Product Team, Access Bank, Oyebode Omotoye; Programme Manager, Sustainability, Access Holdings, Esther Graham; Head, Marketing and Communications, Access Bank Ghana, Eric Frimpong; Head, Sustainability, Access Holdings, Ayodeji Lawal; Board Chair, Access Bank Ghana, Ama Sarpong Bawuah; Country Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana, Pearl Nkrumah; Country Managing Director, Access Bank Zambia, Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu; Deputy Head, Commercial Banking (Corporates), Access Bank UK, Ginika Onyechi, after winning 15 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in London, United Kingdom.

Access Bank Plc has won 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions and highlighting its growing influence in global banking.

The awards recognise the bank’s achievements in customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and overall market leadership across several African countries.

Widely regarded as one of the banking industry’s most prestigious honours, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrate institutions that demonstrate outstanding performance in innovation, governance, customer service, strategic execution and long-term value creation.

Access Bank’s 2026 recognitions include awards for corporate responsibility in Angola, Botswana and Nigeria; digital banking in Cameroon; customer experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya through the National Bank of Kenya; SME banking in Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia; sustainable finance and ESG leadership in Rwanda and Zambia; and Best Bank awards in The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Zambia.

The awards reflect the bank’s continued investment in digital transformation, financial inclusion, sustainability, customer-focused services and support for small and medium-sized enterprises across its markets.

They also underscore the strength of Access Bank’s governance, risk management and operational model as it expands its presence across Africa while strengthening international banking corridors that facilitate trade and investment.

Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, described the recognition as a testament to the confidence of customers, the commitment of employees and the bank’s long-term strategic direction.

“These awards are a tribute to the trust our customers place in us, the dedication of our employees and the strength of the communities and markets we serve. More importantly, they affirm that our commitment to innovation, customer excellence, sustainability and responsible growth continues to deliver meaningful impact at scale,” he said.

Ogbonna added that the honours validate years of disciplined execution and demonstrate that African financial institutions can compete successfully on the global stage.

He said the bank remains committed to raising industry standards by delivering innovative financial solutions, creating long-term value for stakeholders and supporting Africa’s economic transformation.

According to the bank, the recognition translates into improved banking experiences for customers through enhanced digital services, stronger security, greater international connectivity and expanded access to financial products.

For investors, regulators, correspondent banks and development finance institutions, the awards further reinforce Access Bank’s growing scale, resilience and credibility within the global financial services industry.