Great Place To Work®️ has named ProvidusBank among the Best Workplaces in Banking 2025, recognising the Bank’s unwavering focus on its people and its commitment to creating an environment where talent can thrive and deliver exceptional results.
The award highlights the Bank’s continued commitment to building an environment where employees feel empowered, supported, and inspired to work.
It also reflects the values that shape everyday life at ProvidusBank —integrity, teamwork, resilience, innovation, and a drive for excellence.
The Best Workplaces in Banking award celebrates organisations that have successfully built a culture of trust, inclusivity, and high performance — qualities that distinguish ProvidusBank as a forward-thinking and people-centric institution in Nigeria’s financial services sector.
On the recognition, Kingsley Ogirri, Group Head, Human Resources at ProvidusBank, emphasised:
“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 opportunities for growth, 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, Walter Akpani, Managing Director/CEO of ProvidusBank, 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 a motivation to keep pushing forward — guided by its core values and a vision to remain an employer of choice.