Access Bank named Nigeria’s ‘Most Valuable Brand’ 4th successive year

*Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, says the bank’s recognition as Nigeria’s ‘Most Valuable Brand’ for the fourth year running, makes the financial institution remain committed to ‘delivering value through innovation, financial inclusion, and impactful partnerships across Africa and beyond’

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Access Bank Plc, once more, has bagged the honours as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand.

ConsumerConnect reports this latest accolade marks the fourth consecutive year Access Bank has topped the “Nigeria 25” rankings by Brand Finance, the global leader in brand valuation.

The bank stated the 2025 Edition of the report reaffirmed Access Bank’s dominance in the brand space.

It stated the banking group reflects its continued strength in innovation, customer engagement, and regional expansion in the financial ecosystem.

Access Bank’s consistent performance in brand equity that has resulted in its deliberate focus on digital transformation, inclusive banking, and strategic positioning within Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape, it said.

According to Brand Finance, banking brands now account for 59 percent of the total brand value among Nigeria’s Top 25, up from previous years.

It is equally stated that the sector’s growing influence is evident in the latest rankings, where financial institutions have overtaken other industries to dominate the top tier. This development is said to be a trend that highlights the sector’s resilience, adaptability, and central role in Nigeria’s economic progress.

The Nigeria 25 2025 ranking as well highlights considerable shifts in the country’s strongest brands, with banking brands rising through the ranks to dominate the top 10.

This demonstrates a growing recognition of the sector’s resilience and adaptability, particularly as financial services play an increasingly crucial role in advancing the Nigerian economy.

Commenting on the ranking project, Babatunde Odumeru, Managing Director of Brand Finance Nigeria, in a statement, said: “Nigerian banking brands continue to grow, successfully, navigating a challenging economic landscape with strategic agility while also maintaining customer loyalty.”

Honour underlines Access Bank’s customers’ trust, strategic clarity, says CEO

Speaking on the bank’s recognition also, Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Bank Plc, said: “This recognition as Nigeria’s most valuable brand for the fourth year running is a testament to the strength of our people, our customers’ trust, and the strategic clarity that drives everything we do.

“At Access Bank, we remain committed to delivering value through innovation, financial inclusion, and impactful partnerships across Africa and beyond.”

In her remarks on the milestone, Bolaji Agbede, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, also stated: “Access Bank’s brand leadership reflects the Group’s long-term vision of becoming the world’s most respected African financial institution.

“As we continue to evolve and expand our footprint, we are focused on delivering sustainable growth, deepening stakeholder trust, and enhancing the customer experience across all our markets.”