Fidelity Bank Appoints Three New Board Members
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The appointments, which became effective on January 14, 2025, were disclosed in a regulatory filing on the NGX Regulation Limited’s corporate disclosure portal.
The new board members include Abdullahi Mohammed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Obiaku Okam as a Non-Executive Director, and Sufiyanu Garba as an Executive Director.
Abdullahi Mohammed brings over 36 years of experience in financial services, public administration, and human resources development, having previously held key leadership positions at institutions such as First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Polaris Bank Limited.
Obiaku Okam, who is currently the Managing Director/CEO of Skycurve Nigeria Limited, has more than 30 years of experience across banking, financial services, real estate, and retail. She has held leadership roles at Zenith Bank Plc and Citibank.
Sufiyanu Garba has over three decades of cross-border experience in leading financial institutions, including Access Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Keystone Bank Limited.
Commenting on the appointments, Fidelity Bank Chairman Mustafa Chike-Obi stated, “The Board welcomes these distinguished individuals and looks forward to leveraging their extensive experience to drive the Bank’s strategic objectives and further its growth trajectory.”
In related news, Fidelity Bank recently announced the extension of the contract of its Group Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, from 2024 to 2026.
