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Fidelity Bank Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Board Appointments





Fidelity Bank Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Board Appointments


In a significant move aimed at enhancing its leadership and advancing its strategic objectives, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of three distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, effective January 14, 2025. 


The appointments, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), include Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Mohammed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Ms. Obiaku Augusta Okam as a Non-Executive Director, and Mr. Sufiyanu Ibrahim Garba as an Executive Director. These appointments were disclosed through a regulatory filing on the NGX Regulation Limited corporate disclosure portal.

 

The new appointees bring decades of experience across various sectors:  


- Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Mohammed: With over 36 years of experience in financial services, public administration, and human resource development, Mohammed has held leadership roles at First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Polaris Bank Limited. His expertise spans banking, public service, and business advisory.  

 

- Ms. Obiaku Augusta Okam:A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience across banking, financial services, real estate, and retail, Okam currently serves as the Managing Director/CEO of Skycurve Nigeria Limited. She has previously held leadership roles at Zenith Bank Plc and Nigeria International Bank Limited (Citibank).  


- Mr. Sufiyanu Ibrahim Garba: Bringing over 30 years of multifunctional and cross-border experience, Garba has served in executive roles at Access Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Keystone Bank Limited. His expertise encompasses banking, financial services, public service, and general management.  



Commenting on the appointments, Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, expressed confidence in the new directors. “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,” he stated.  


 

In a separate announcement on January 16, 2025, Fidelity Bank announced the retirement of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Inuwa, a former Independent Non-Executive Director, and Mr. Chidi Agbapu, a former Non-Executive Director. Both retirements followed the completion of their tenures in line with the Bank’s policies. The Bank expressed gratitude for their contributions and wished them success in their future endeavors.  



Fidelity Bank remains a leading financial institution in Nigeria, serving over 8.3 million customers through 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, as well as through its robust digital banking platforms. The Bank has received numerous accolades, including the Export Finance Bank of the Year (2023 BusinessDay BAFI Awards), Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria (2023), and Best SME Bank Nigeria (2022 by Global Banking and Finance Awards). Fidelity Bank was also named Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.


These board appointments reflect Fidelity Bank’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to fostering leadership that aligns with its vision of sustainable growth and innovation.

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