
Wema Bank Plc, renowned as Nigeria’s premier innovative bank, has heralded a new chapter in its technological evolution with the launch of IDEAx, its inaugural innovation labs. This groundbreaking initiative marks a strategic shift in the bank’s technological strategies and approach to customer engagement.
IDEAx, an acronym symbolizing Innovation, Digital Engagement, Analytics, and Experience, stands as Wema Bank’s commitment to spearheading innovation within the banking industry and its dedication to fostering new ideas and elevating customer satisfaction. The grand unveiling took place on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the iconic Wema Tower, situated in Marina Lagos.
In a historic moment marking its 79-year legacy, Wema Bank aims to cultivate a culture of creativity, drive cultural innovation, and encourage collaboration. IDEAx, envisioned to revolutionize customer experience, promises to redefine industry standards and elevate the banking sector to new heights of innovation. This technological hub is set to facilitate experimentation and idea generation, vital for the bank’s growth, while also serving as a customer interface for technological products.
Moruf Oseni, the MD/CEO of Wema Bank, expressed his enthusiasm for the significant development during the opening launch, stating, “I am very excited, and I pray that a lot of ideas that will come out of this place help us grow the future of our bank.”

Solomon Ayodele, the Head of Innovation at Wema Bank, shed light on the institution’s unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries through technological advancements, stating to our correspondent, “Our strategy is anchored on becoming a digitally dominant bank, with IDEAx serving as the core for all of the digital transformation initiatives in the bank. This is the first lab since the bank was established in 1945, and what it does for us is that it puts a face to the name in the world of all the things we claim we are doing as a bank. I feel this is not just a contribution; it’s a major step towards the bank’s digital transformation journey.”
Alongside IDEAX, Wema Bank also launched CoopHub, the first of its kind in the Nigerian banking industry. CoopHub is a digital platform designed strategically to transform the way Cooperative Societies operate by providing tailored solutions that bridge the gaps in the traditional framework of Cooperative Societies.