Following a dominant performance at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Access Bank Plc secured 16 distinct honors, reinforcing the global competitiveness of African financial institutions.
Speaking after the announcements, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, noted that the international recognition reflects two decades of disciplined retail expansion, digital investments, and corporate risk governance.
Highlights of Access Bank’s 2026 Euromoney Wins
The awards recognize operational excellence across multiple regional subsidiaries and business units:
| Category | Awarded Regions / Operating Entities | Key Strategic Driver |
| Best Bank / Market Leadership | The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Zambia | Dominant balance sheet growth, deposit stability, and market share expansion. |
| SME Banking Leadership | Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia | Expanding credit access and digital financial tools for growing micro-enterprises. |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Angola, Botswana, Nigeria | Direct community impact, financial literacy programs, and social infrastructure funding. |
| Digital Banking & Experience | Cameroon, DRC, Kenya (National Bank of Kenya) | Seamless mobile app adoption and reduced transaction friction for retail accounts. |
| Sustainable Finance & ESG | Rwanda, Zambia | Structuring green bonds and funding climate-smart agricultural supply chains. |
Scaling the Gateway to African Trade
With its total customer base surmounting 60 million users across 25 countries and three continents, Access Bank has aggressively scaled its footprint beyond sub-Saharan Africa into global financial gateways including London, Dubai, Mumbai, and Shanghai.
“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 stated.
Looking ahead, Ogbonna maintained that the tier-1 lender will continue leveraging its capital strength to facilitate cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) while deepening digital banking integration across all operating markets.
