A statement said this was in recognition of his exceptional leadership, remarkable financial growth achievements, innovation, and his substantial contributions to the banking and financial services sector in Nigeria.
The statement said, “The BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs Awards celebrates visionary leaders of companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. It is reserved for those individuals who have not only driven remarkable financial growth within their organisations but have also played pivotal roles in advancing and enriching their respective sectors.”
While expressing his gratitude, Oseni said, “It is an honour to be recognised as one of the Top 25 CEOs in Nigeria. This award holds special significance for us as a bank, given the transformative journey and innovation we’ve embarked upon over the years as an organisation.
“I dedicate this award to our dedicated employees because the results that led to this recognition stem from the collective hard work, innovation, and audacity of all Wema Bank Knights.”
Oseni emphasised the bank’s commitment to its stakeholders, shareholders, and customers.
“As always, we will continue to be the dominant digital platform in Africa, delivering seamless financial services,” he said.
“This accolade reaffirms’ Wema Bank’s position as a leader in the Nigerian financial sector and further underscores its dedication to innovation, growth, and positive societal impact,” the statement added.
Over the years, Wema Bank has pioneered a unique variety of exceptional programmes and financial services that cut across every aspect of human life and positively impact the lives of every distinct stratum of Nigerians, irrespective of their age, gender, location, financial capacity, social status, or any other factors.
With a mission to empower lives through innovation, a reputable history of positive impact, seamless service, and an ardent commitment to providing a multifaceted, unique, and rewarding banking experience for every kind of Nigerian, Wema Bank is set to revolutionise the banking process, making their financial services a multifaceted portal through which millions of lives, businesses, and nations will be immensely impacted, as is evident in their solutions.
The bank continues to raise the bar and elevate the standards of banking and financial services in Nigeria. We can only imagine and anticipate the phenomenal future that Wema Bank is building for our beloved country and its people.
Among the renowned leaders awarded at the event were the MD/CEO of Seplat Plc, the CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, the MD/CEO of FBN Holdings, and the MD/CEO of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc.
Wema Bank is the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks. With decades of experience in the business of banking, the Bank has remained innovative in delivering value to its stakeholders.