Lagos, 4/12/2024 – Access Bank was recently honored with the Financial Inclusion Impact Award at Nexus 2025. Nexus is Qore’s flagship customer experience event dedicated to showcasing exceptional products and the impact of modern financial infrastructure across the global financial sector. The award highlights Access Bank’s leadership in delivering transformative solutions that empower millions of customers and businesses across Africa.
Over the years, Access Bank has championed initiatives across digital banking, financial inclusion, and innovation which have significantly advanced financial services on the continent. The bank’s digital platforms have expanded access to underserved communities, bridging gaps, and fostering economic participation.
The Nexus Awards, established by Qore in 2023, spotlight financial institutions that are driving digital transformation and strengthening technology adoption across Africa. Access Bank emerged as the winner of the Purpose Award in 2023 and the Best Commercial Bank in Technology Adoption Across Africa in 2024, reflecting its continued commitment to impact and innovation.
Speaking on the recognition, Ms. Chizoba Iheme, Group Head DSA and Beta Proposition, said: “We are truly honored to receive the Nexus Award for Financial Inclusion Impact (Unified). This recognition reinforces Access Bank’s long-standing commitment to breaking barriers and expanding financial access for individuals and businesses across Nigeria and beyond. At Access Bank, financial inclusion is more than a mandate—it is a responsibility we proudly uphold as we continue to design innovative solutions that empower underserved communities. This award strengthens our resolve to keep driving sustainable impact and to ensure that no one is left behind in the financial ecosystem.”
Adding his remarks, Emeka Emetarom, Chief Executive Officer of Qore, said:
“At Qore, we are proud to power the infrastructure that enables real, scalable financial inclusion across Africa. Our partnership with Access Bank continues to demonstrate what is possible when bold vision, technology, and flawless execution come together.”
The recent event, hosted by Qore, brought together stakeholders across the financial services ecosystem including commercial banks, microfinance banks, fintech companies, regulatory bodies, and government officials. Nexus 2025 provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss building the rails for Africa’s credit revolution and the critical role seamless digital banking must play in shaping this future.
Congratulations to Access Bank for this well-deserved recognition.