Fidelity Bank Elevates Leadership with Strategic Board Appointments

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has reinforced its leadership structure with the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors. This strategic move, effective January 14, 2025, underscores the bank’s commitment to sustaining its stellar performance and accelerating growth.

According to a regulatory filing on the NGX Regulation Limited portal, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the appointments of 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.

Alhaji Mohammed brings over 36 years of experience across financial services, public administration, and human resources. Having served in senior roles at institutions such as First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Polaris Bank Limited, his wealth of expertise in banking, public service, and business advisory will significantly enhance the board’s capabilities.

Ms. Okam, an accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in banking, financial services, real estate, and retail, currently serves as Managing Director/CEO of Skycurve Nigeria Limited. She has previously held executive roles at Zenith Bank Plc and Citibank Nigeria.

Mr. Garba, with over three decades of cross-border and multifunctional expertise, has held key leadership positions at Access Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Keystone Bank Limited. His background spans banking, financial services, public service, and general management across diverse market segments.

Chairman of Fidelity Bank, Mustafa Chike-Obi, welcomed the appointees, saying, “The Board is delighted to have these distinguished professionals join us. Their wealth of experience will bolster our strategic initiatives and support the bank’s ambitious growth plans.”

The bank also announced the retirement of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Inuwa and Mr. Chidi Agbapu, who stepped down after completing their tenures in accordance with the bank’s policies. In a January 16, 2025 filing, Fidelity Bank expressed deep gratitude for their invaluable contributions and wished them success in their future endeavors.

Recognized as one of Nigeria’s best banks, Fidelity Bank serves over 8.3 million customers through 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, complemented by robust digital banking services. The bank’s achievements include numerous awards, such as Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay BAFI Awards, Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023, and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards. It also clinched the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023 and the Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.

This latest leadership reinforcement positions Fidelity Bank to sustain its growth momentum and further enhance its reputation as a customer-centric and innovative financial institution.