*Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, says the bank’s recognition as Nigeria鈥檚 ‘Most Valuable Brand’ for the fourth year running, makes the financial institution remain committed to ‘delivering value through innovation, financial inclusion, and impactful partnerships across Africa and beyond’

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Access Bank Plc, once more, has bagged the honours as Nigeria鈥檚 Most Valuable Brand.

绿帽献妻 reports this latest accolade marks the fourth consecutive year Access Bank has topped the 鈥淣igeria 25鈥� rankings by Brand Finance, the global leader in brand valuation.

The bank stated the 2025 Edition of the report reaffirmed Access Bank鈥檚 dominance in the brand space.

It stated the banking group reflects its continued strength in innovation, customer engagement, and regional expansion in the financial ecosystem.

Access Bank’s consistent performance in brand equity that has resulted in its deliberate focus on digital transformation, inclusive banking, and strategic positioning within Nigeria鈥檚 evolving financial landscape, it said.

According to Brand Finance, banking brands now account for 59 percent of the total brand value among Nigeria鈥檚 Top 25, up from previous years.

It is equally stated that the sector鈥檚 growing influence is evident in the latest rankings, where financial institutions have overtaken other industries to dominate the top tier. This development is said to be a trend that highlights the sector鈥檚 resilience, adaptability, and central role in Nigeria鈥檚 economic progress.

The Nigeria 25 2025 ranking as well highlights considerable shifts in the country鈥檚 strongest brands, with banking brands rising through the ranks to dominate the top 10.

This demonstrates a growing recognition of the sector鈥檚 resilience and adaptability, particularly as financial services play an increasingly crucial role in advancing the Nigerian economy.

Commenting on the ranking project, Babatunde Odumeru, Managing Director of Brand Finance Nigeria, in a statement, said: 鈥淣igerian banking brands continue to grow, successfully, navigating a challenging economic landscape with strategic agility while also maintaining customer loyalty.鈥�

Honour underlines Access Bank鈥檚 customers鈥� trust, strategic clarity, says CEO

Speaking on the bank’s recognition also, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc, said: 鈥淭his recognition as Nigeria鈥檚 most valuable brand for the fourth year running is a testament to the strength of our people, our customers鈥� trust, and the strategic clarity that drives everything we do.

鈥淎t Access Bank, we remain committed to delivering value through innovation, financial inclusion, and impactful partnerships across Africa and beyond.鈥�

In her remarks on the milestone, Bolaji Agbede, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, also stated: 鈥淎ccess Bank鈥檚 brand leadership reflects the Group鈥檚 long-term vision of becoming the world鈥檚 most respected African financial institution.

鈥淎s we continue to evolve and expand our footprint, we are focused on delivering sustainable growth, deepening stakeholder trust, and enhancing the customer experience across all our markets.鈥�