Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC Wins Agric Bank of the Year Award
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic
IBTC Holdings PLC, has won Agric Bank of the Year Award at this year’s edition of
Nigeria Agriculture Awards (NAA) for the second consecutive year. The Bank had
earlier won the award in 2019.
The award, organised by Agro Nigeria, recognises Stanbic IBTC Bank’s commitment to
the development of agribusiness in Nigeria and consistency in providing financial
solutions to farmers and agricultural enterprises across the country.
Since its existence in 2014, the prestigious NAA has continued to celebrate
stakeholders who have excelled in their contributions to the growth of the agricultural
sector in Nigeria.
Speaking on this award, Wole Oshin, Head, Agribusiness, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, said
the remarkable contributions of the bank in the agricultural sector are aimed at growing
the industry and in turn, the Nigerian economy.
According to him: “The growth of the agricultural sector is pivotal to economic
development. We recognise this at Stanbic IBTC Bank, that is why we intentionally
develop initiatives and foster partnerships that support players in the industry.”
Oshin praised the dedicated workforce whose professionalism and wealth of experience
have continued to make Stanbic IBTC Bank fulfil the dreams of its esteemed customers.
The 2020 edition of NAA was held at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre of Sheraton
Hotel and Towers, Abuja on Tuesday, 02 December 2020.
