LOTUS Bank, a non-interest and ethical financial institution, has been named the “Best Ethical and Financial Inclusion Bank of the Year” at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
According to LOTUS Bank’s management, this accolade will spur the growth of innovative non-interest banking solutions designed to empower individuals, MSMEs, and underserved communities.
The recognition underscores LOTUS Bank’s unwavering commitment to advancing ethical banking, financial inclusion, and sustainable prosperity across Nigeria. Since its inception, the Bank has consistently championed innovative non-interest banking solutions designed to empower individuals, MSMEs, and communities through transparency, partnership, and shared value creation.
Speaking on the award, the acting managing director of LOTUS Bank, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal, expressed gratitude to the organisers and reaffirmed the Bank’s mission to redefine banking through ethics and impact.
“This award reflects our core philosophy that banking should be a force for good. At LOTUS Bank, we intentionally build a system that provides access to finance and does so with integrity, empathy, and innovation.
He said, ” We dedicate this recognition to our customers, partners, and employees who continue to believe in our vision of ethical prosperity.”
The BusinessDay BAFI Awards remain one of Nigeria’s most respected platforms for recognising excellence and innovation within the banking and financial services sector. LOTUS Bank’s distinction in the Ethical and Financial Inclusion categories highlights its role in broadening access to non-interest financial solutions and supporting inclusive economic growth.
With a growing footprint across Nigeria, LOTUS Bank continues to introduce tailored products that reflect its Partnership, Prosperity, and Progress values while maintaining its focus on ethical investing and customer trust.
“We see this recognition not as a destination but as motivation to continue deepening financial inclusion and building a more equitable banking future for all,” he added.
Lotus Bank is committed to fostering financial inclusion and broadening access to innovative, non-interest products and services for the banked, unbanked, and under-banked.
LOTUS Bank’s core values guide it in delivering a differentiated customer experience that supports businesses, empowers communities, and drives sustainable growth.
