Keystone Bank Wins Award for Women Empowerment CSR Initiatives at Africa Bank 4.0 Awards
Keystone Bank Limited has been recognized as the Best Bank in CSR Initiatives for Women Empowerment at the prestigious Africa Bank 4.0 Awards 2025 held in Accra, Ghana.
Organized by BII World, the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards celebrate excellence in the African banking sector, honoring institutions that drive innovation, sustainability, and financial empowerment.
According to the award organizers, this recognition highlights Keystone Bank’s dedication to fostering financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment for women across Africa.
“The bank has consistently championed initiatives that provide women with access to finance, business mentorship, financial literacy, and skills development, ensuring their long-term economic sustainability,” the organizers noted.
Receiving the award on behalf of Keystone Bank, Blessing Ayorinde, Head of Community Engagement and Sponsorship, emphasized the bank’s unwavering commitment to empowering women.
“At Keystone Bank, we believe that women’s empowerment is not just a social responsibility but an economic necessity. Our initiatives are designed to break barriers, unlock opportunities, and create lasting impact for women entrepreneurs, professionals, and grassroots businesses,” she stated.
Izore Lami Bamawo, Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, also expressed the bank’s commitment to supporting women.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reaffirms our commitment to empowering women through impactful CSR initiatives. When women thrive, economies grow, and communities prosper.
“This recognition strengthens our resolve to continue promoting financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and sustainable opportunities for women. We remain dedicated to expanding our efforts to help more women achieve financial independence and business success,” she added.
Keystone Bank has implemented several transformative programs aimed at empowering women, including capacity-building workshops, SME financing schemes, and partnerships with local and international organizations to support female-led businesses.
As a technology-driven commercial bank, Keystone Bank remains committed to providing convenient and reliable financial solutions to its customers.