In a bid to reinforce its market position and drive growth, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced key changes to its Board of Directors, effective January 14, 2025.
The appointments, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), bring on board Abdullahi Sarki Mohammed as Independent Non-Executive Director, Obiaku Augusta Okam as Non-Executive Director, and Sufiyanu Ibrahim Garba as Executive Director.
The new appointees bring a wealth of experience to the table. Mohammed boasts over 36 years of experience in financial services, public administration, and human resources development, having held key roles at First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Polaris Bank Limited.
Okam, with over 30 years of experience, has led teams at Zenith Bank Plc and Nigeria International Bank Limited (Citibank).
Garba, with over 30 years of experience, has worked at leading financial institutions in Nigeria and the UK, including Access Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Keystone Bank Limited.
Commenting on the appointments, Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, expressed his excitement, stating, “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 a related development, the Bank announced the retirement of Isa Mohammed Inuwa, a former Independent Non-Executive Director, and Chidi Agbapu, a former Non-Executive Director, following the completion of their tenures.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a leading Nigerian bank, serving over 8.3 million customers through its 251 business offices in Nigeria and the UK, as well as digital banking channels.
The Bank has received numerous awards, including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BAFI Awards and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards.
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