The leading pan-African banking group, Ecobank, has won the coveted prize of Africa’s ‘Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2020.’
Euromoney recognised Ecobank’s focus on sustainability and partnerships and its core capabilities in delivering positive social and environmental outcomes across Africa.
Carl Manlan, Chief Operating Officer of the Ecobank Foundation, said: “At Ecobank we leverage human capabilities and other core resources to partner for African transformation. We are passionate about co-designing partnerships to drive change at community levels across our pan-African footprint.
“The Euromoney Award for Excellence recognises our collaboration with African communities and like-minded partners.”
In a similar vein, Ade Ayeyemi, CEO of Ecobank Group, added: “The Ecobank Foundation is doing amazing work in delivering on its commitment to improve the quality of life of people across the African continent.
“The Foundation should be rightly proud of its ceaseless impact and the real difference that it is making in numerous parts of the continent. Through the Foundation, our Group leverages its resources and capabilities to contribute to the economic and social development of Africa.”
According to a statement by the bank, Ecobank’s corporate responsibility primarily concentrates on the three key areas of health, education, and financial inclusion.
