As the Christmas season beckons, Zenith Bank Plc has begun the celebration with its traditional lighting of the entire stretch of Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos which hosts its corporate headquarters.
The Light-Up ceremony was performed by the bank’s GMD/CEO, Dr Adaora Umeoji.
The bank said in a statement that the light-up is a part of it corporate social responsibility initiative.
“Over the years, Zenith has hosted this spectacular event, transforming the entire Ajose Adeogun Street into a breathtaking yuletide wonderland.
“Our beautiful and elaborate Christmas decorations have become a centre of attraction and are shared on social media platforms globally.
“As we light up the street tonight, we celebrate the essence of Christmas and Zenith Bank’s unparalleled CSR. Our customers will always be at the centre of all that we do in Zenith Bank,” she said.
She urged everyone to imbibe the message and spirit of Christmas which is about love, kindness, generosity and respect for humanity. She thanked the Lagos State Government for creating an enabling environment for the initiative.
She also praised the efforts of Quantum Markets, who have been responsible for the annual decorations, for their expertise and creativity in putting together the lovely decorations.
“I want to thank the management of Quantum Markets for all the beautiful, creative and innovative ideas they keep coming up with. Quantum Markets always make it bigger and better every year, and we are always looking forward to it,” she added.
Now in its 18th year, the beautiful Christmas decoration, which transforms the entire stretch of Ajose Adeogun Street and the roundabout into a breathtaking yuletide wonderland, has come to be recognised as an iconic tourist attraction, bringing visitors from far and wide who visit with their families and friends to take pictures and enjoy the ambience of the street.
