Access Bank Plc has won 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions and expanding its global standing.
According to a press release issued by the bank on Friday, the awards recognise its performance across customer experience, sustainable finance, SME banking, digital banking, corporate responsibility and market leadership in several African countries.
The bank described the achievement as one of the strongest performances by any African financial institution at this year’s awards, adding that it reflects the success of its long-term strategy centred on innovation, sustainability, customer-focused services and responsible growth.
For more than three decades, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence have recognised banks for financial performance, leadership, governance, innovation, customer outcomes, strategic execution and long-term value creation.
Access Bank received awards for corporate responsibility in Angola, Botswana and Nigeria; digital banking leadership in Cameroon; customer experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya through National Bank of Kenya; SME banking leadership 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 bank said the honours validate its transformation into a leading African banking institution with a growing presence in global financial services.
It said the awards also reflect investments in digital banking, customer experience, sustainability, SME development, financial inclusion and operational resilience, alongside a governance and risk management framework supporting its expansion across Africa and international markets.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, said the recognition reflected the confidence customers and partners have placed in the institution.
“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 added: “Across our network, we have remained focused on building solutions that help individuals, businesses and institutions thrive in an increasingly connected world. This recognition validates years of disciplined execution and reinforces our belief that African institutions can compete successfully at the highest global standards.”
Ogbonna said the bank would continue to focus on delivering long-term value while supporting Africa’s economic transformation.
“We are deeply grateful to our customers, partners and employees whose confidence and commitment make achievements such as this possible. While we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on the future, committed to raising the bar for excellence, creating long-term value and supporting Africa’s transformation through world-class financial services.”
The bank said the awards would translate into improved digital services, stronger security, wider international connectivity and greater confidence for customers, while providing investors, correspondent banks, development finance institutions and regulators with further evidence of its scale, resilience and credibility within the global financial system.