…to reward customers, unveils 5 for 5 Season 5

Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is today, Saturday, May 2, 2026, simultaneously marking its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT.

Adopting a different approach from its grand 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, Wema Bank is set to celebrate its 81st anniversary this year by giving back to its customers.

A statement issued by the management of the bank yesterday said the anniversary celebration would feature rewards for customers on the ALAT App in celebration of ALAT at 9, as well as rewards for Wema Bank customers at the launch event for the 5th Season of the bank’s 5 for 5 Reward Initiative, happening on the anniversary day, May 2, 2026.

In line with the bank’s 81st anniversary theme, “Your Future of Possibilities, Powered by Wema Bank”, the bank will also roll out a specialised customer success initiative dedicated to helping different demographics of its customers to map out and build the future of their dreams.

From businesses to students, working-class women, creatives, and more, Wema Bank will provide tailored, practical, and strategic insights and support that will help these unique demographics access better opportunities, receive useful support, and make accelerated progress towards meeting their goals.

Commenting on the bank’s motive behind its approach to celebrating its 81st anniversary, Wema Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Moruf Oseni, said: “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 lever- age the possibilities ahead, and this is what we want to help our customers achieve.

With millions of individuals and businesses in our care, we have a deep sense of responsibility towards helping them make meaningful progress, and our 81st anniversary presents the perfect opportunity for us to deepen our efforts towards fulfilling that responsibility.

“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.