Wema Bank has marked its 81st anniversary alongside the ninth anniversary of ALAT, its digital banking platform, with plans to reward customers and launch the fifth season of its “5 for 5” reward initiative.

The bank said the anniversary celebration, scheduled for May 2, 2026, would focus on giving back to customers unlike its 80th anniversary celebration held last year.

According to the bank, customers using the ALAT app will receive rewards as part of activities commemorating ALAT’s ninth anniversary, while other Wema Bank customers will benefit from rewards tied to the launch of the fifth season of the “5 for 5” initiative.

Wema Bank also said it would roll out a customer-focused support programme aimed at helping different categories of customers build sustainable financial futures.

The initiative, themed ‘Your Future of Possibilities, Powered by Wema Bank,’ will target businesses, students, women, creatives and other customer groups with tailored support, strategic insights and opportunities designed to help them achieve their goals.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, said the bank’s decision to focus on customer empowerment reflects the changing realities of the financial sector and the need for individuals and businesses to adapt to emerging opportunities.

“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,” he said.

Oseni added that the bank remained committed to building a secure and technology-driven financial ecosystem that aligns with customers’ needs and aspirations.

“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 and success.

The bank said it would continue to focus on financial inclusion, digital innovation and customer-centred solutions aimed at supporting businesses and improving access to banking services.