Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact.
The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026.
The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance Awards (3G Awards) platform, are based on rigorous, independent research and evaluation conducted throughout the nomination process.
The award ceremony, the eleventh in the series, was held in Singapore, and attracted over 300 high-level participants from more than 15 countries, including leaders from government, corporate organisations, and the social and philanthropic sectors. The event celebrated excellence in governance, sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility.
Mr. Eyitayo Olabode represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Roosevelt Ogbonna, at the ceremony, receiving the awards on behalf of the Bank.
Commenting on the recognition, Roosevelt Ogbonna, MD/CEO of Access Bank Plc, said: “This recognition is a validation of Access Bank’s commitment to responsible leadership, strong governance structures, and inclusive growth. At Access Bank, we believe good governance is foundational to building trust, creating shared value, and driving sustainable development across our markets. These awards reflect the dedication of our people and our deliberate efforts to empower communities, embed transparency, and ensure accountability in all that we do. We remain committed to setting high standards that deliver long‑term value for our stakeholders and the communities we serve.”
The 2026 programme also featured the Global Good Governance Summit and the launch of the Global Good Governance Report 2026, hosted by Dentons Rodyk, Singapore. Under the theme “AI Governance for the Prosperity of the People and the Planet,” the Summit provided a global platform for dialogue on governance, ethics, and sustainability.
Access Bank’s achievements underscore its consistent efforts to align corporate performance with social impact, reinforcing its commitment to responsible banking and long-term value creation.
The prestigious Annual Global Good Governance (3G) Awards recognises outstanding achievements in corporate governance, sustainability, transparency, and CSR across the government, corporate, and social sectors.
Apart from Access Bank, some of the other notable institutions recognised for their commitment to institutional excellence include Robinsons Land Corporation which won the 3G ESG Championship Award (Philippines) and 3G Excellence in Green Innovation and Solutions Award while Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) received the 3G Excellence Award for Higher Education Development 2026 and 3G Best Public Sector Initiative Award for Higher Education 2026.
The Global Good Governance Programme sets international benchmarks by evaluating institutions that prioritise responsible leadership and lasting societal impact.
The 2026 edition focused heavily on aligning ESG practices with long-term institutional health, the role of responsible Artificial Intelligence in transparency and accountability, as well as the official release of the Global Good Governance Report 2026.
