Fidelity Bank Plc recently hosted a black-tie dinner to celebrate the retirement of Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), after ten years of transformative leadership.
The event, themed “Celebrating a Titan,” was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel and drew a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, captains of industry, and international guests.
The evening was filled with tributes to Prof. Oramah’s remarkable leadership and contributions to Africa’s economic development.
Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, described Prof. Oramah as “a towering figure in Africa’s economic renaissance.”
She highlighted his role in pioneering initiatives such as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System and his advocacy for intra-African trade and creative industries.
The event was attended by notable guests, including the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; and Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite.
In his remarks, Prof. Oramah expressed deep appreciation for the honor and reflected on the longstanding relationship between Afreximbank and Fidelity Bank.
He noted that the partnership between the two institutions has grown stronger over the years and expressed optimism about the future of their collaboration.
The evening featured tributes from several guests, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mustafa Chike-Obi, who described Prof. Oramah as “the most consequential African person in the last 10 years.”
The celebration reached its climax with a musical performance by Nigerian highlife singer Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour N’abania.
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