Tag: Nnamdi Okonkwo

Fidelity Bank names Onyeali-Ikpe as Okonkwo’s successor

Jide Ige

The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc wishes to announce the impending retirement of Mr. Nnamdi J. Okonkwo, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc. He will be stepping down from the Board of Directors of the Bank, with effect from December 31, 2020, upon completion of his contract tenure, in line with the bank’s governance policies. In compliance with the succession policy of the Bank, the Board has approved the appointment of Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the current Executive Director, Lagos and South West Directorate as…

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Lagos Explosions: Fidelity CEO Commiserates With Victims, Assures Affected Traders of Suppor

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo on Monday commiserated with traders and others victims of Sunday’s tragic explosion in Abule Ado, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. Accompanied by other Executive Management staff, Okonkwo who visited the affected market areas was received by the leaders of the Balogun Business Association (BBA), Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) and Association of Progressive Traders (APT). He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died in the explosion and disclosed…

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Fidelity Bank’s YEA empowers 3000 Youths

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Fidelity Bank Plc, has trained over 3,000 undergraduates from various tertiary institution on skills acquisition through its youth empowerment programme. Nnamdi Okonkwo, the bank’s CEO made this disclosure Friday during the closing ceremony of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (FYEA) held at the Sokoto State University (SSU) in Sokoto. “The students were drawn from the 5 institutions that have benefitted from the banks youth empowerment initiative that aims to teach vocational and entrepreneurship skills”, he stated. Okonkwo who was represented by the Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability, Fidelity…

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Fidelity Bank employs “World’s Greatest Maths” Teacher

Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Fidelity Bank Plc has brought succor to physically challenged Chemical Engineering graduate, Mr. Micheal Sowunmi who is fondly referred to as “the world’s greatest teacher” on account of his love for teaching.   Mr. Sowunmi has been offered employment by top lender Fidelity Bank as a facilitator at the bank’s training academy known as CREST Academy. This much was revealed by the bank’s CEO Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo during the bank’s 2019-year end /customer appreciation party which took place at the weekend in Lagos. Okonkwo said the move was consistent with the Corporate…

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Fidelity Bank gives back to customers, pledges more support

Jide Ige

Fidelity Bank Plc, one of the top six lenders in terms of total assets, loans and advances and customer deposits has said that it is committed to the long term expansion of the businesses of its customers whilst providing positive experiences at all its touchpoints to grow the bottom line and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo made the disclosure Wednesday at the Fidelity Bank Special Day at the ongoing 2019 Lagos International Trade Fair. Okonkwo who was represented by the bank’s…

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Fidelity’s Private Banking Wins At PWM Global Wealth Tech Awards

Jide Ige

Fidelity Private Banking, a specialized Division in Fidelity Bank Plc has been adjudged as the ‘Best Digital Networking Bank For Entrepreneurs, Africa 2019’ at 2019 PWM Wealth Tech Awards held in London, United Kingdom (UK) recently. Organised by Professional Wealth Management (PWM), an industry magazine owned by the Financial Times, the awards celebrate excellence in wealth management technology. Speaking after the award ceremony in London, Fidelity Bank Chief Executive Officer, Nnamdi Okonkwo said that the award is a recognition of excellence, achieved through commitment to the ideals of the bank.

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