Despite operating in a challenging economic environment that saw the Nigerian economy move into recession in August 2016, Zenith Bank has shown its resilience and versatility to remain one of the premier financial services providers in Nigeria.

Zenith’s legal function plays a major role in its risk mitigation strategy and was credited by nominators with developing a robust plan to protect the bank’s long-term interests. The legal function is led by company secretary and legal adviser Michael Osilama Otu. A highly experienced member of the bank’s management team, Otu has been praised for developing a legal team that has kept Zenith performing admirably in the face of adverse headwinds.