Providus Bank wins best workplace award
Great Place To Work has named Providus Bank among the Best Workplaces in Banking 2025.
In a statement on Monday, the bank said that the recognition reflected its unwavering focus on its people and its commitment to creating an environment where talent can thrive and deliver exceptional results.
The Best Workplaces in Banking award celebrates organisations that have successfully built a culture of trust, inclusivity, and high performance.
The lender said that the award highlighted its continued commitment to building an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired to work. It also reflected the values that shape everyday life at ProvidusBank: integrity, teamwork, resilience, innovation, and a drive for excellence.
On the recognition, Group Head of Human Resources at ProvidusBank, Kingsley Ogirri, said, “This award means a lot to us because it comes from what matters most, the experience of our people. It is proof that the policies and programmes we have put in place are making a difference: from growth opportunities to wellness initiatives to creating a space where everyone feels valued. We will continue to listen, to improve, and to ensure ProvidusBank remains a place where careers and people flourish.”
Adding his thoughts, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of ProvidusBank, Walter Akpani, noted, “Our people are at the very heart of what we do. This recognition is a tribute to their hard work, creativity, and dedication. At ProvidusBank, we’ve always believed that when you create the right culture, one built on trust, collaboration, and innovation, excellence naturally follows. We are proud of this milestone, and it strengthens our resolve to keep building a workplace where our people can thrive and our clients continue to receive exceptional value.”
The recognition places ProvidusBank among a select group of organisations in Nigeria’s banking sector that are redefining workplace culture.
“For the Bank, it is not only a validation of past efforts but also a motivation to keep pushing forward, guided by its core values and a vision to remain an employer of choice,”
