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Wema Bank has won the Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) for the third consecutive year, beaten all the other competitors with a total of 10 gold medals.
The bank was victories across various events, including table tennis, volleyball, scrabble, video games, 100m and 200m women races, and the 4x100m women relay.
This year’s event also celebrated individual brilliance, with Bukky Olorunmaye, one of Wema Bank’s standout athletes, earning the title of NBG 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.
The NBG is a platform that fosters camaraderie, teamwork, and a spirit of healthy competition among Nigeria’s leading banks.
Speaking on the team’s victory, Managing Director/CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, said: “Winning the NBG for the third time in a row is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects the resilience, teamwork, and dedication of our staff.
“At Wema Bank, we are not just about financial innovation; we are enablers of dreams and champions of holistic development. This victory underscores our belief in empowering our people to excel in every aspect of life. Congratulations to all our athletes for their exceptional performance. We remain committed to fostering excellence in every endeavor.”
Earlier, the Female Athlete of the Year, Olorunmaye said competing alongside other talented individuals and representing Wema Bank was a humbling and fulfilling experience.
“I am incredibly honored to receive this recognition. This award is not just mine—it belongs to my teammates and everyone who supported us. Together, we demonstrated the power of teamwork, and I am grateful to Wema Bank for giving us this platform to shine.”
