Keystone Bank Limited was recognized as the retail bank of the year at the recently held 2024 Africa Industrial and Development Conference and Awards.
According to the statement, the bank received the top honor during the Nigeria Middle East Investors Expo and Awards ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja over the weekend.
The African Industrial and Development Conference and Awards is an annual event that promotes industrial development, economic growth, and sustainable best practices on the African continent.
In his remark, the Managing Director and CEO of Keystone Bank, Hassan Imam expressed his appreciation for the distinction, noting that the award demonstrates the effectiveness of the Bank’s many transformation programs targeted at lifting the standard in designing and providing distinctive retail financial products to all levels of clients.
He said “Keystone Bank has in place a robust retail banking strategy that enables us to review our retail products and processes to ensure that the needs and lifestyles of customers are met.
“We are grateful for this recognition and dedicate the award to our customers who rely on us to provide the right support for operating effectively in their businesses.
“As a bank, we remain committed to our goal of growing together with our customers. We operate from a position of financial strength, consistently meeting our obligations as well as all regulatory requirements. Our focus is on building a lasting relationship with our customers and continually enhancing their banking experience.”
Recall that KPMG, a renowned audit and consulting organization has rated Keystone Bank highly in the country’s retail and SME categories for 2023.