Managing Credit Risk to Optimize Banks’ Profitability: A Survey of Selected Banks in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:
BINUYO Babatunde
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: Research Journal Of Finance And Accounting
ISSN Number:
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Abstract
This study examines the impact of managing credit risk and profitability of banks in Lagos state. It also focused
on the need for prompt, effective and efficient service to numerous customers. The research hypothesis was
tested and analyzed in relation to adequate credit risk management and its significant effect on banks’
profitability. It was also the aim of this research to evaluate how effective it is for a bank to manage its credit risk
effectively to enhance profitability. In the course of this work, data was gotten through administering structured
questionnaires which were answered by respondents. Correlation coefficient was used to decide whether or not
credit risk management has an impact on profitability. It was then revealed through the analysis of data from the
questionnaire that credit risk management operations plays a significant role in the profitability and performance
of banks in Lagos State. Therefore, management need to be cautious in setting up a credit policy that might not
negatively affects profitability and also they need to know how credit policy affects the operation of their banks
to ensure judicious utilization of deposits.