Access Bank Sweeps 16 Euromoney Awards, Reinforces Position as Africa’s Banking Powerhouse

Access Bank Sweeps 16 Euromoney Awards, Reinforces Position as Africa’s Banking Powerhouse.

Access Bank Plc has recorded one of the biggest wins by an African financial institution at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, securing 16 prestigious honours that reinforce its growing reputation as a leading force in global banking

From left:Tolulope Ajibade, Deputy Head, Commercial Banking (Personal Banking and Mortgages), Access Bank UK; Oyebode Omotoye, Unit Head, SME Banking, Product Team, Access Bank; Esther Graham, Programme Manager, Sustainability, Access Holdings; Eric Frimpong, Head, Marketing and Communications, Access Bank Ghana; Ayodeji Lawal, Head, Sustainability, Access Holdings; Ama Sarpong Bawuah, Board Chair, Access Bank Ghana; Pearl Nkrumah, Country Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana; Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu, Country Managing Director, Access Bank Zambia, Ginika Onyechi, Deputy Head, Commercial Banking (Corporates), Access Bank UK, after winning 16 awards at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence in London, United Kingdom…Thursday night.

The awards, announced on Friday, recognised the bank’s outstanding performance across customer experience, digital banking, SME financing, sustainable finance, corporate responsibility and market leadership in several African countries.

The accolades, regarded as one of the highest honours in international banking, reflect Access Bank’s sustained investment in innovation, responsible growth and customer-focused financial solutions.

Among the honours, the bank emerged as a leader in 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; while also winning the Best Bank awards in The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Zambia.

The achievements underscore Access Bank’s successful transformation into a pan-African financial institution with an expanding global footprint, driven by strategic investments in technology, financial inclusion, sustainability and operational excellence.

Industry observers note that the Euromoney Awards assess not only financial performance but also governance, innovation, customer outcomes, strategic execution and long-term value creation, making the recognition a strong endorsement of the bank’s business model.

Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna, described the awards as a reflection of the confidence reposed in the bank by its customers and stakeholders.

According to him, the recognition validates years of disciplined execution and demonstrates that African financial institutions can compete successfully on the global stage.

“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. They affirm that our commitment to innovation, customer excellence, sustainability and responsible growth continues to deliver meaningful impact at scale,” Ogbonna said.

He added that the bank remains committed to raising the standard of banking excellence while supporting Africa’s economic transformation through world-class financial services.

Beyond the recognition, the awards highlight Access Bank’s role in expanding financial inclusion, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, empowering women entrepreneurs, promoting youth-led businesses and deepening access to digital financial services across Africa.

The bank has also continued to strengthen international trade corridors, positioning itself as a key partner for businesses, investors and development finance institutions seeking opportunities across the continent.

For customers, the recognition is expected to translate into improved digital banking services, faster transactions, enhanced security and wider access to international banking solutions. For investors and global financial partners, it further reinforces Access Bank’s credibility, resilience and growing influence within the international financial ecosystem.