Kofi Ahovi

  Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has announced the appointment of Charles Boakye Nimako as its new Board Chair, effective January 1, 2026. Nimako succeeds Freda Yahan Duplan, who assumed the role in 2020. Duplan steps down from serving as Board Chair since 2020, after completing the maximum six-year tenure. Throughout her tenure, she demonstrated outstanding leadership, steering the Bank through a period marked by resilience and innovation. She will continue to contribute her extensive experience as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Zenith Bank Ghana. Nimako has been a member of Zenith Bank Ghana’s Board since 2023, having served as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Risk, Cyber Security Committee. He brings to his new role a wealth of experience in corporate governance, financial services, and strategic leadership. Profile of the New Board Chair Nimako is currently the Director of Africa Initiatives for Safe Water Network, a U.S.-based NGO focus...

 In what industry observers are calling a watershed moment for Ghana's banking sector, Zenith Bank Ghana has secured the coveted ‘Bank of the Year Ghana, 2024’ award at the prestigious Banker Magazine Awards in London, marking a significant milestone for the country’s financial services industry. The Banker's ‘Bank of the Year’ award is among the most coveted and widely regarded award in the banking industry, often contested by the world’s leading financial institutions. Winners span across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and Western Europe. The award, bestowed by the Financial Times Group's flagship banking publication, is the fifth time the bank has won the award, having won previously in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. It is in recognition of the Bank’s strong financial performance, innovative products and services, excellent service, industry-leading state-of-the-art banking technology and professionalism. It ...

 Zenith Bank Ghana ushered in the festive season with its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Light-Up Ceremony and Carols Night. The annual event, held at Zenith Heights, the bank’s headquarters at No. 37 Independence Avenue, Ridge, brought together staff, management, and stakeholders for an evening filled with joy and excitement. The event held last Friday December 13, 2024 kicked off with staff and management serenaded with enchanting Christmas carols and tunes performed by the Bank’s talented choir, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere. From “O Holy Night” to other Christmas carols, the performances resonated with the audience, fostering a sense of unity and celebration as staff members joined in with cheerful voices, adding to the atmosphere of joy and togetherness. The Bank’s building, frontage and walls were lit with beautiful colours illuminating the bank’s premises in a dazzling array of festive colors as the MD/CEO turned on the lights to usher in the festive celebrat...

 In a world where trust, reliability, and customer-centricity are the pillars of success in the banking industry, Zenith Bank stands tall as a beacon of excellence. The Bank’s recent recognition at the 2023 Global Brand Awards as the Best Corporate Governance Company and the Best Retail Bank for Customer Service is evidence of its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Exceptional Corporate Governance At the heart of Zenith Bank’s remarkable success is its governance structure. The Bank’s Board of Directors comprises of individuals with diverse skills and expertise, extensive knowledge in various fields of discipline and independence. This ensures a well-rounded approach to decision-making, safeguarding the interests of both shareholders and customers. Transparency and disclosure are also cornerstones of the Bank’s operations. Zenith Bank consistently provides clear and comprehensive information about its financial performance, risk manage...

Zenith Bank Ghana was adjudged Premium Quality West African Banking Brand of the Year 2021, at the 6th Global Business Quality Awards held on July 27, 2022 in Accra. The awards, organised under the auspices of the Entrepreneurs Foundation Ghana, is designed to recognize both local and international enterprises as the most valuable global brands in Ghana. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the bank, Mr. Henry Onwuzurigbo after receiving the award said the award was an attestation of Zenith Bank Ghana’s track-record of good corporate governance, product and service innovation, as well as excellent customer service. He dedicated the award to the bank’s customers, thanking them for their loyalty and support to the Zenith brand. He reassured customers of the bank’s unrelenting quest to be a market leader in the Ghanaian banking industry. Zenith Bank Ghana’s Premium Quality West African Banking Brand of the Year 2021 award is the 3rd award the bank has received in 2022...