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Nigeria’s pioneering non-interest bank, Jaiz Bank, has emerged victorious as the Global Most Promising Islamic Bank in 2024, surpassing two other esteemed nominees.
The prestigious Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA) announced Jaiz Bank’s win at the Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS) and awards ceremony held in the Republic of Maldives.
GIFA’s Recognition:
Professor Humayon Dar, GIFA’s Chairman, highlighted that Jaiz Bank stood out for its:
– Exceptional growth potential
– Innovation
– Outstanding financial performance
Jaiz Bank’s Achievement:
Managing Director/CEO Haruna Musa (Ph.D.) accepted the award, expressing gratitude on behalf of the Bank’s Board, Management, and Staff. He emphasized that this recognition aligns with Jaiz Bank’s strategic vision to become one of Africa’s leading non-interest financial institutions within five years.
Previous Accolades:
Jaiz Bank previously won GIFA’s Most Improved Islamic Bank Award in 2020 and 2021.
Global Islamic Finance Awards:
GIFA is renowned for its prestigious accolades, highlighting excellence and innovation in the Islamic finance industry worldwide.
This achievement solidifies Jaiz Bank’s position as a leader in Islamic banking, underscoring its commitment to non-interest financial services and innovative banking solutions.
