Chairman, the body of bank Chief Executive Officers, Dr Herbert Wigwe, has been awarded Juris Law award for his contributions to corporate governance and rule of law in Nigeria’s banking Industry. The award was presented by the Juris Law Office in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute.

The prestigious award was presented to Wigwe who is also the managing director of Access Bank Group at a workshop for judicial officers on recent reforms of the banking financial services sectors in Nigeria: Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (2020) in Focus.

The workshop was titled: ‘The Role of the Judiciary in Financial System Stability in Nigeria’. Also honoured with an award was the governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, who was also recognised for his support towards the development of law for economic growth in Nigeria.

The Juris Law Award is presented in honour of leaders who are taking significant steps towards promoting economic growth in Nigeria through deepening institutions, corporate governance and rule of law.

Earlier in his goodwill message, Mr Wigwe said the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 will promote a stronger, more transparent, and efficient financial system in Nigeria.