Firstbank receives multiple awards
FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited in the financial year 2017 received an avalanche of awards in recognition of its activities and interventions in various sectors in the financial services industry. The awards epitomize the bank’s sustained relevance to its customers and the nation at large for 124 years.
Firstbank was named the ‘Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria’ six times in a row – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by Financial Times Group, having achieved this feat in recognition of its steady transformation, increased brand value and excellent service delivery through several years.
Also, the financial institution was also named the ‘Best Bank in Nigeria’ by Global Finance Magazine for the thirteenth time in recognition of the bank’s consistent leadership in enterprise and innovative banking in Nigeria, subSaharan Africa and beyond. It was reaffirmed ‘Best Retail Bank in Nigeria’, an award it has previously won five times in a row by the Asian Banker. This award was earned based on the Bank’s robust portfolio and exceptional performance in Nigeria’s retail market. To reinforce the Bank’s position as the number one SME bank in Nigeria, the Bank was acknowledged as the ‘Best Bank in SME Banking in Nigeria 2017’ by Businessday Media Limited based on the Bank’s unflinching support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. Firstbank also won ‘Excellence in Retail Banking’ by New Age Banking Awards following its consistent demonstration of excellence in the Retail Banking industry. The Bank through 124 years of existence has continued to nurture the SME sector to build sustainable businesses and facilitate economic development.
Speaking on the bank’s awards, Firstbank’s Group Head, Marketing and Co rpo ra te Communications Folake Ani-mumuney, said: “Our awards reflect our commitment to deliver the ultimate gold standard of value and excellence to our teeming customers and are a fitting testimony to our customers and stakeholders’ recognition of Firstbank’s efforts in making banking services a continuous journey of ease and convenience. We have been in business for 124 years, and we are not resting on our oars but would continue to provide value adding services to delight our customers.”