GTCO Rated Nigeria’s Strongest Brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria

Africa’s leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust Holding
Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), has added to its impressive haul of accolades as it was recently named
Nigeria’s strongest brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria by Brand Finance and Global Brands Magazine,
respectively.

These awards not only reaffirm GTCO’s position as a leading financial services group but also
spotlights the Group’s enduring reputation as a customer-focused brand.

Over the years, GTCO has demonstrated remarkable commitment to shaping the future of financial services in
Africa and is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement. The
Group’s brand strength is underpinned by a strong commitment to delivering cutting-edge financial solutions,
fostering meaningful customer relationships, and Promoting Enterprise using its proprietary free business
platforms. Commenting on the two awards, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding
Company Plc, Segun Agbaje, said: “These achievements are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to
excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, as well as to building a truly international brand from our
proudly African roots. We are delighted to receive these recognitions and inspired to continue delivering our
promise of enriching lives with every opportunity.”

GTCO is a leading financial services group with banking operations in Nigeria, West Africa, East Africa, and the
United Kingdom alongside non-banking verticals in HabariPay, Guaranty Trust Fund Managers, and Guaranty
Trust Pension Managers. Its leadership in the banking industry and efforts at empowering people and
communities has earned it many prestigious awards over the years. The Group’s flagship banking franchise,
Guaranty Trust Bank, was named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Best Bank in CSR at the 2023 Euromoney Awards
for Excellence, Best Banking Group in Nigeria by World Finance, and Best Bank in Nigeria by Global Finance.
Guaranty Trust Bank is featured in the Top 1000 Banks in the World and Top 100 Banks in Africa rankings by
The Banker.