Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank,” or “the
Bank”), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in
Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for
Excellence 2024.
This recognition underscores GTCO’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going
beyond offering innovative financial services and creating more value for its
stakeholders to enriching lives and constantly exploring new opportunities to drive
positive change in society.
Announcing the Award, Euromoney highlighted the range and impact of GTCO’s CSR
initiatives spanning education, health, community development, and financial
inclusion. Over the years, Guaranty Trust has not only led with innovation and service excellence but also consistently demonstrated a steadfast dedication to making a positive impact and creating shared value through CSR. Central to these efforts are its consumer-focused events—the GTCO Food and Drink Festival and the GTCO Fashion Weekend—both of which offer free business platforms for budding as well as established entrepreneurs to showcase their talents, share their unique stories, and connect with a broader audience.
The Annual GTCO Autism Programme, an offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, aims to provide ongoing support for persons with developmental disabilities, focusing on those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Commenting on the Award, Segun Agbaje, Group CEO of Guaranty Trust Holding
Company Plc, stated: “As a Proudly African institution, we recognize that our success is inextricably linked to the well-being of the society in which we operate.
Our commitment to corporate social responsibility is deeply rooted in our belief that
businesses must act as a force for good, driving sustainable progress, and fostering
inclusive growth. Over the years, we have successfully developed several free-
business platforms and continue to sponsor impactful social causes that have
benefited millions of people and businesses across Africa. This recognition from
Euromoney is a testament to the far-reaching impact of our initiatives, and it
reinforces our resolve to create enduring value and ensure better outcomes for all.”
About GTCO
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc is the ultimate holding company of the GTCO Plc
Group, one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa. Headquartered in
Lagos, Nigeria, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc maintains direct and indirect
investments in a network of operating entities located in 10 countries across Africa
and the United Kingdom. Within these regions, the operating entities provide a
comprehensive range of commercial banking and related financial services to millions of retail, institutional, private banking, and wealth management customers, in addition to asset management, pension fund administration, and payment technology businesses.
GTCO’s leadership in the banking industry and efforts at empowering people and
communities has earned it many prestigious awards over the years. Guaranty Trust
Bank is a Twelve-time winner of Euromoney’s Best Bank in Nigeria award and was
recently named Nigeria’s Strongest Brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria by Brand
Finance and Global Brands Magazine, respectively.
