The sum of ₦172 million is “only for the sponsorship of an indigenous Jigawa State candidate under the Jigawa–Russia Agricultural Capacity Cooperation Programme”.
Mr Akintunde said that in today’s world, technology was vital in achieving organisational goals.
The award was in recognition of his achievements as Group Managing Director-CEO of Zenith Bank and his contributions to the growth of the financial services sector in Nigeria.
The bank agreed to settle the penalties but insisted its systems remained stringent against financial crimes.
