Babatunji Wusu –
- Zenith Bank’s annual Light-Up ceremony in Victoria Island marks the start of the holiday season.
- The event, now in its 18th year, has become a popular tourist attraction, transforming Ajose Adeogun Street into a yuletide wonderland.
- Group Managing Director Adaora Umeoji highlighted the bank’s focus on CSR and customer satisfaction during the ceremony.
- Zenith Bank’s commitment to social responsibility was praised, along with the contribution of Quantum Markets in creating the festive decorations.
- The bank has earned recognition for its CSR efforts, including awards for sustainability and responsibility in 2023 and 2024.
Zenith Bank has once again ushered in the festive season with its annual Light-Up ceremony, held on Saturday, 23 November 2024, along Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony was led by Adaora Umeoji, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc.
Now in its 18th year, the Light-Up event has become a hallmark of the holiday season in Lagos. The dazzling Christmas decorations transform Ajose Adeogun Street, home to Zenith Bank’s headquarters, and the surrounding roundabout into a stunning yuletide wonderland. The spectacle has grown into an iconic attraction, drawing visitors from all over who come to capture the beauty of the display and enjoy the festive atmosphere with family and friends.
During the ceremony, Mrs. Umeoji expressed the bank’s pride in the tradition, noting that the event has become an internationally recognized symbol of the Christmas spirit. “Our elaborate Christmas decorations have not only become a centerpiece for our community but have also been shared globally on social media,” she said. She also highlighted Zenith Bank’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and emphasized the bank’s focus on customer satisfaction.
She encouraged everyone to embrace the values of Christmas, such as love, kindness, generosity, and respect for humanity. Mrs. Umeoji also extended her gratitude to the Lagos State Government for supporting the initiative and commended Quantum Markets for their continued excellence in curating the yearly decorations.
Zenith Bank’s CSR initiatives are part of its broader commitment to social, cultural, and economic development. The bank’s sustainability efforts aim to balance financial success with positive contributions to community growth and environmental improvement. This commitment has earned the bank accolades, including the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” award in both 2023 and 2024 from the International Banker Banking Awards, as well as the “Most Responsible Organization in Africa” title at the SERAS Awards in 2021.
