The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC
Herbert Wigwe has been recognised as the African
Banker of the Year at the 2021 edition of the African
Banker Awards.

A winner of one of the most prized categories at the
Awards ceremony for the second consecutive year,
Wigwe was recognised for his stellar leadership in the
market expansion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest
bank despite the negative impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. Over the last 12 months, Access Bank has
established a presence in South Africa following its
acquisition of Grobank.

Accepting the award, Wigwe said Access Bank is
focused on promoting corporate discipline, adding that
the Bank wants to be in key markets on the continent,
building a payment gateway and providing trade
finance support.

“We want to be seen as the best bank supporting the
African Continental Free Trade Area agreement
(AfCFTA). In terms of diaspora remittances, we are
present in key areas in the continent,” he said.

The African Banker Awards have become the most
respected and recognised industry event celebrating
African banking achievements. The organisers this
year, put emphasis on recognising and rewarding
institutions that contributed to the real economy
which has suffered from the impact of Covid-19 as
well as contributed to women empowerment on the
continent.

Commenting on the award, Group Publisher of African
Banker and Chair of the Awards Committee, Omar Ben
Yedder said, “Herbert is one of the most respected
bankers on the continent, without a shadow of a
doubt. The Bank has gone from a lower ranked
Nigerian bank when he joined the group as Deputy
CEO to become one of Africa’s leading financial
services groups. He has shown a relentless pursuit for
growth, but has done so in a measured and calculated
manner. What he and his team have done at Access
Bank is nothing short of remarkable.”

The Awards ceremony held virtually during the
Annual meetings of the African Development Bank.



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/06/herbert-wigwe-is-second-time-african-banker-of-the-year/

milann:
The Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC
Herbert Wigwe has been recognised as the African
Banker of the Year at the 2021 edition of the African
Banker Awards.

A winner of one of the most prized categories at the
Awards ceremony for the second consecutive year,
Wigwe was recognised for his stellar leadership in the
market expansion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest
bank despite the negative impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. Over the last 12 months, Access Bank has
established a presence in South Africa following its
acquisition of Grobank.

Accepting the award, Wigwe said Access Bank is
focused on promoting corporate discipline, adding that
the Bank wants to be in key markets on the continent,
building a payment gateway and providing trade
finance support.

“We want to be seen as the best bank supporting the
African Continental Free Trade Area agreement
(AfCFTA). In terms of diaspora remittances, we are
present in key areas in the continent,” he said.

The African Banker Awards have become the most
respected and recognised industry event celebrating
African banking achievements. The organisers this
year, put emphasis on recognising and rewarding
institutions that contributed to the real economy
which has suffered from the impact of Covid-19 as
well as contributed to women empowerment on the
continent.

Commenting on the award, Group Publisher of African
Banker and Chair of the Awards Committee, Omar Ben
Yedder said, “Herbert is one of the most respected
bankers on the continent, without a shadow of a
doubt. The Bank has gone from a lower ranked
Nigerian bank when he joined the group as Deputy
CEO to become one of Africa’s leading financial
services groups. He has shown a relentless pursuit for
growth, but has done so in a measured and calculated
manner. What he and his team have done at Access
Bank is nothing short of remarkable.”

The Awards ceremony held virtually during the
Annual meetings of the African Development Bank.



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/06/herbert-wigwe-is-second-time-african-banker-of-the-year/

Congratulations to a resourceful youth

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WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WIGWE

Ikwerre anu meka!

Nye omasila!
Omasi ibe a!

IJOBA11:
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WIGWE

W + Igwe = Western Igwe

Amotolongbo:

W + Igwe = Western Igwe

Oshey! Genius!

Brave guy

IJOBA11:
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF WIGWE

Nwigwe = Igbo Wigwe = Ikwerrw