Zenith Bank (SL) Limited on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, successfully held its Eighteenth (18th) Annual General Meeting (AGM) alongside its quarterly Board and Committee meetings at the New Brookfields Hotel on Jomo Kenyatta Road, Brookfields, Freetown, where the Bank announced remarkable financial growth and operational resilience despite prevailing economic challenges.
The high-level meeting attracted several dignitaries and key stakeholders, including representatives from the Bank of Sierra Leone, the institution’s regulators, external auditors Kreston Sierra Leone, members of the media, members of the Board of Directors and a cross-section of staff of Zenith Bank (SL) Limited.
The AGM served as an important platform for the Bank to reflect on its operational and financial performance over the past year while outlining strategic plans for sustained growth and improved service delivery.
Speaking during the meeting, the revered Chairman of the Board, Mr. Tapsiru L. Dainkeh and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ugochukwu Irechukwu, disclosed that Zenith Bank (SL) Limited recorded significant growth in 2025 despite the year being characterized by considerable economic and commercial challenges.
According to the Bank’s leadership, Zenith Bank Sierra Leone demonstrated resilience and strong performance, with notable improvements recorded across key financial indicators.
The Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) witnessed a significant increase of 97.58 percent, rising from NLe249.88 million in 2024 to NLe493.71 million in 2025. Similarly, Profit After Tax (PAT) experienced substantial growth, increasing from NLe186.58 million in 2024 to NLe368.93 million in 2025.
Gross Earnings also recorded a major boost, rising by 62 percent from NLe441.46 million in 2024 to NLe715.67 million in 2025, underscoring the institution’s growing financial strength and expanding operational footprint.
Officials described the financial performance as an impressive and trail-blazing achievement since the establishment of the Bank in Sierra Leone, emphasizing that the institution continues to strengthen its position within the country’s banking and financial sector.
Management highlighted that Zenith Bank Sierra Leone has expanded significantly across almost every sector while demonstrating exceptional resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty and commercial obstacles that affected many businesses and institutions in 2025.
Board members and Directors present at the AGM commended the Bank’s Management and staff for what they described as their unwavering commitment, professionalism and dedication to delivering excellent banking services to customers.
Special recognition was given to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ugochukwu Irechukwu, whose leadership and strategic vision were credited for driving the Bank’s strong performance and sustained growth trajectory.
Directors praised his spectacular leadership style and strategic mindset, noting that his stewardship has positioned Zenith Bank (SL) Limited among the leading financial institutions in Sierra Leone.
Members at the AGM also extended appreciation to the Bank’s loyal customers, acknowledging their continued trust and confidence as a major driving force behind the institution’s success story.
According to stakeholders, customers remain central to the Bank’s operations and their patronage continues to inspire Zenith Bank Sierra Leone to improve service delivery and maintain excellence in the country’s banking sector.
The successful hosting of the 18th Annual General Meeting further reaffirmed Zenith Bank (SL) Limited’s commitment to transparency, accountability and sustainable growth as it continues to expand its influence and strengthen confidence within Sierra Leone’s financial landscape.
With impressive financial indicators and a clear strategic direction, Zenith Bank (SL) Limited appears poised to sustain its growth momentum while maintaining its commitment to serving customers in their best interest.
