The Effect Of Credit Risk Management And The Performance Of Banks (a Case Study Of Zenith Bank Kabuga Branch)

ABSTRACT Credit risk management is an essential function of banks and bank management strive to satisfy the legitimate credit needs of the community it tends to serve. This study is aimed at analysing the effect of credit risk management on the performance of banks in Nigeria with particular reference to Zenith Bank Kabuga branch. The importance of credit in the economic growth and development of a country cannot be overemphasized. Despite the important role played by credit in the economy, it is associated with a catalogue of risks. The zenith bank  witnessed some failures prior to the consol…