Access Bank Plc has restated its commitment to sustainable banking practices that stimulate economic growth and development.
The Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Herbert Wigwe, made this known at an event to mark the bank’s 10 years of promoting sustainable banking.
The week-long event held across its several branches within and outside Nigeria and was aimed at reiterating the Bank’s commitment to sustainable banking.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, with the theme ‘Journey to a Sustainable Future,’ Wigwe said the celebration was an opportunity to appreciate the results recorded so far by the bank while still setting the pace for better achievements in coming years.
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“The business of banking for us, goes beyond keeping money and making profit. We are very interested in the development and well-being of people and preserving the planet. I am happy at the progress we have made since we began 10 years ago, and I am very sure we will do even better in the coming years. I believe we have the most skilled, disciplined and ethical people in the industry and I can make bold to say that it is our collective effort as a team that has gotten us this far in our journey to becoming the World’s most respected African Bank,” he said.
Also speaking, the Head of Sustainability, Access Bank, Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, said that the Bank has in the last 10 years initiated several ideas that demonstrated its commitment to promoting sustainability.
Some of the event featured in the week-long celebration included seminars, employee volunteering, movie screening and other exciting activities geared towards deepening the sustainability culture among staff.
One of the highlights was the kick-off of the ‘Biggest Loser’ competition which aims at promoting a healthy lifestyle among staff.
