Wema Bank has commemorated its 81st anniversary alongside the ninth anniversary of ALAT, its digital banking platform, with plans to reward customers and introduce the fifth season of its "5 for 5" reward initiative. The celebration, scheduled for May 2, 2026, prioritizes customer appreciation, distinguishing it from the previous year's 80th anniversary festivities.
Customer Rewards and Initiatives
According to the bank, customers using the ALAT app will receive rewards as part of activities marking ALAT's ninth anniversary. Additionally, other Wema Bank customers will benefit from rewards linked to the launch of the fifth season of the "5 for 5" initiative. The bank also announced a customer-focused support program designed to assist various customer categories in building sustainable financial futures.
Empowering Customers
Themed 'Your Future of Possibilities, Powered by Wema Bank,' the program targets businesses, students, women, creatives, and other groups, offering tailored support, strategic insights, and opportunities to help them achieve their goals. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Moruf Oseni emphasized that the focus on customer empowerment reflects the evolving financial sector and the need for adaptation.
"The world is rapidly evolving. Digital evolution and emerging technologies continue to present newer opportunities and realities. To thrive, one must be prepared to adapt where needed and ready to leverage the possibilities ahead, and this is what we want to help our customers achieve," Oseni stated.
Commitment to Innovation
Oseni added that the bank remains dedicated to building a secure, technology-driven financial ecosystem aligned with customer needs. "We are building a smarter and more secure financial future for our customers, one where banking is effortlessly aligned with their goals, intelligently anticipating their needs and proactively providing the right solutions," he said. He thanked investors, regulators, partners, customers, and employees for their support over the past 81 years, describing them as critical to the bank's growth.
The bank reaffirmed its focus on financial inclusion, digital innovation, and customer-centered solutions to support businesses and improve access to banking services.
