The award, published in the Spring 2023 Issue of the International Banker Magazine, sees Dr Onyeagwu honoured alongside other individuals and banks from the
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Dr. Onyeagwu commended the Publishers of the International Banker for considering him a fitting recipient of the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ award. He stated, “This award reflects the bank’s position as a leading financial institution in Nigeria and the African continent. It also attests to our commitment to principles of sustainability and high ethical standards, which have become integral to our overall strategy as an institution”.
He dedicated the award to the founder and chairman, Jim Ovia, for his guidance and mentorship; the bank’s management team and staff, for being the shoulder upon which his achievements and success as CEO rests; and the bank’s customers for making Zenith Bank their bank of choice. Dr Onyeagwu’s outstanding career has led to him receiving multiple awards, including Bank CEO of the Year by Champion Newspaper, Bank CEO of the Year by BusinessDay Newspaper, CEO of the Year – SERAS Awards, and CEO of the Year – Leadership Newspaper.
As group managing director/CEO, Dr Onyeagwu has led Zenith Bank to achieve tremendous feats and milestones in financial performance , financial inclusion, corporate governance and sustainability.
On March 25, 2023, he was conferred with a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria’s first indigenous University, in recognition of his immense achievements as Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank as well as his contributions to the growth of the financial services sector in Nigeria and across the Af
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