Polaris Bank has been named the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The award, held recently at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, recognized the bank for its innovative human resources practices, marking its first accolade in Human Resources Management.
This recognition reaffirms Polaris Bank’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture that values people, innovation, and leadership. The NECA Excellence Awards celebrate organizations excelling in leadership, HR management, corporate governance, ESG practices, and technological innovation, among other areas.
Commenting on the achievement, Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, said:
“Winning this prestigious award accentuates our deliberate approach to promoting an environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the Bank’s success. It also highlights Polaris Bank’s leadership commitment to evolving into an employer of choice and a great place to work.”
Polaris Bank has also been recognized as Nigeria’s Digital Bank of the Year for four consecutive years (2021–2024) at the Business Day Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.