FirstBank, a leading financial institution in West Africa, has been recognized as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
This marks the bank’s second consecutive win in the ESG category, solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable finance and responsible banking in Nigeria.
FirstBank’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its various initiatives, including a tree planting campaign in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation, where over 30,000 trees were planted in 16 locations across Nigeria.
The bank has also prioritized ESG/sustainability capacity building, training over 9,000 employees and hosting webinars and workshops for SMEs and corporates.
FirstBank’s focus on inclusive banking has led to significant growth in transactions facilitated by FirstMonie agents, with a value of over ₦9 trillion.
The bank’s Gender Market Strategy has also seen the disbursement of over ₦43 billion in FirstGem loans to women-led businesses in 2024.
The bank’s efforts in sustainability and ESG have earned it numerous awards and recognitions, including Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG and Nigeria’s Best Bank for Corporates, both awarded by Euromoney Awards for Excellence.
The Chief Risk Officer and Chairman of the FirstBank Sustainability Committee, Patrick Akhidenor, said, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious award for the second time in a row, which is a validation of our efforts to create a sustainable and inclusive future for all our stakeholders.”
FirstBank is a premier bank in West Africa, with a strong presence in Nigeria and other African countries.
The bank is committed to delivering accelerated growth in profitability through customer-led innovation and disciplined execution, guided by its core values of Entrepreneurship, Professionalism, Innovation, and Customer-Centricity.
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