Ecobank Nigeria has been named Best Corporate Bank Nigeria 2015 by a London- based Global Banking and Finance Review Online/Magazine, a reputable banking and finance performance review platform.
Presenting the award to Ecobank in London, production coordinator, Global Banking and Finance Review, Noel O’Leary, said the choice of Ecobank from the various nominations was in recognition of its various initiatives targeted at economic transformation of Nigeria and the Africa continent.
The bank has been in the forefront of international trade financing, he said, saying that the bank clearly stands out in various area of expertise within banking and finance globally.
Explaining the rationale of the awards, O’Leary pointed out that the awards were created to recognise companies of all sizes that were prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial world.
In his words, “the awards reflect the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the global financial community.”
Responding, executive director, corporate banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Folake Aboderin, said the series of international awards won by the bank in recent times underscored the contributions its to the economic development of Africa.
According to her, “Ecobank has become a major player in the economy. We play in all the segments of the economy – oil and gas, telecommunications; we facilitate and promote international trade across the various regions, financing importers and exporters. As a bank, we are glad that our efforts in this direction are being recognised globally.”
She also used the opportunity to explain the various ways the bank was promoting commerce and integration with various products such as Rapid Transfer, preferential cards, among others
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