Keystone Bank Limited has been honored with the Best Bank in CSR Initiatives for Women Empowerment award at the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards 2025, held in Accra, Ghana. This prestigious recognition, conferred by BII World, celebrates excellence in the African banking sector, specifically acknowledging institutions that are driving innovation, sustainability, and financial empowerment.

According to the organizers, this award underscores Keystone Bank’s demonstrated commitment to fostering financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment for women across the African continent. The bank has consistently championed programs designed to provide women with crucial access to finance, business mentorship, financial literacy, and skills development, thereby ensuring their long-term economic sustainability.

Blessing Ayorinde, Head of Community Engagement and Sponsorship at Keystone Bank, accepted the award on behalf of the institution. In her remarks, she stated, “At Keystone Bank, we believe that empowering women is not just a social responsibility; it is an economic imperative. Our initiatives are designed to break barriers, unlock opportunities, and create sustainable impact for women entrepreneurs, professionals, and grassroots businesses.”

Izore Lami Bamawo, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Keystone Bank, also commented on the award, reaffirming the bank’s dedication to women’s empowerment. She noted, “At Keystone Bank, we are deeply honored to receive this prestigious award, which reaffirms our steadfast commitment to empowering women through impactful CSR initiatives. We believe that when women thrive, economies flourish, and communities prosper.”

Bamawo further emphasized that the recognition fuels their passion to continue driving financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable opportunities for women. She added that Keystone Bank remains committed to expanding its efforts to support more women in achieving financial independence and business success.

Keystone Bank has spearheaded several transformative programs specifically tailored to women’s empowerment. These initiatives include capacity-building workshops, SME financing schemes, and strategic partnerships with both local and international organizations to enhance female-led businesses. As a technology and service-driven commercial bank, Keystone Bank is dedicated to offering convenient and reliable solutions to its diverse customer base.