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Zenith Bank Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Honours

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1 year ago

August 18, 2025

Zenith Bank celebrates 35th anniversary, honours pioneer customers and staff. CEO and founder highlight legacy of innovation, growth, and service

Zenith Bank 35th anniversary celebrations were held in Lagos over the weekend, marking a major milestone in the institution’s journey as one of Africa’s most respected financial institutions.

Also read: Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at 2025 Euromoney Awards

The event brought together pioneer customers, long-serving staff, key stakeholders, and dignitaries to honour over three decades of banking excellence.

Founded in May 1990, Zenith Bank Plc has grown from modest beginnings into a pillar of stability and innovation in the Nigerian financial sector.

The 35th anniversary celebration served as both a tribute to its legacy and a reaffirmation of its future direction.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, Group Managing Director and CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, praised the trust of customers and the dedication of employees as central to the bank’s success story.

“Our success has been built on the trust of our customers and the dedication of our staff. Today, we not only celebrate 35 years of growth and excellence but also the people who made this possible,” Umeoji stated.

Long-serving employees and pioneer customers were specially honoured at the celebration for their loyalty and contributions.

Zenith Bank’s founder and chairman, Mr. Jim Ovia, lauded the bank’s transformation into a globally respected institution and acknowledged the pivotal roles played by its people and strategic vision.

The event was graced by high-profile guests including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, industrialist Aliko Dangote, and traditional ruler Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, among other distinguished personalities.

The ceremony featured keynote speeches, award presentations, and musical performances, creating a vibrant and memorable atmosphere.

Attendees shared in moments of reflection on the bank’s journey, as well as its role in shaping Nigeria’s banking landscape.

Also read: Zenith Bank’s Capital Ranking Secures Major Win for Nigerian Finance

With a continued focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth, Zenith Bank looks ahead to future decades with renewed purpose and vision.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

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Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.