Zenith Bank celebrated 35, committed to empowering individuals, businesses – MD

The Zenith Bank Plc at the weekend celebrated 35 years of trusted banking service recognised pioneer customers and long-serving staff with a commemorative event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos on 15th August 2025.

Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer , reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and empowering individuals and businesses across Nigeria and beyond.

The milestone celebration brought together key stakeholders, partners, staff and close friends of the bank to acknowledge over three decades of excellence, innovation and reliability.

In honour of the role played by its earliest customers and dedicated staff, the bank specially recognised its pioneer customers and long-serving team members who have contributed to its growth story.

From awards and inspiring speeches to musical performances, the event highlighted the values that have kept Zenith Bank at the forefront of the African financial services industry.

In attendance were the Founder & Chairman, Mr Jim Ovia CFR, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON (a proud Zenith Bank alumnus), the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Ondo State, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum.

Other distinguished dignitaries at the event were; Aliko Dangote GCON, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, former governors Peter Obi (Anambra State) and Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom State, also a Zenith Bank alumnus).