Zenith Bank becomes a Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council strategic partner

NIGERIA'S Zenith Bank has been announced as a strategic partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) as part of an ongoing plan to expand its global presence.

Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s largest financial institution by shareholders’ fund and customer deposits has a huge presence in Nigeria and is a leading service provider across the world. It operates in Gambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, the UK, UAE, China and South Africa and its shares are publicly traded on both the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges.

CWEIC chairman, Lord Marland, said: “After Zenith Bank’s engagement with the Commonwealth Business Forum in London, I am delighted to welcome them as Strategic Partner. We are excited to assist in the expansion of their Commonwealth network.”

Jim Ovia, Zenith Bank chairman was particularly active during the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), organised by the CWEIC in London in April. He sat on the Fintech and Innovation in Financial Services panel and in the Financial and Professional plenary sessions and was able to press home the significance of financial inclusion, especially for rural Africa.

While addressing the opportunities of being a strategic partner on the CWEIC, Mr Ovia stated that attending the Commonwealth Business Forum in London had opened up another great opportunity for Zenith Bank to build new connections and partnerships with other businesses within the Commonwealth. He further stated that the CWEIC is perfectly placed to leverage its network to help businesses like Zenith Bank achieve its strategic goals.