By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos
The Board of Directors, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended the tenure of its Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, to 2026, according to a filing to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos.
The Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, who issued the notification, said the decision was taken at the Board’s meeting on February 12.
He explained that the extension is in furtherance of the bank’s strategic objectives and premised on Ms. Onyeali-Ikpe’s performance since assumption of office on January 1, 2021.
The notice reads in part: “The Board is confident that the bank’s performance will continue its upward trajectory under Onyeali-Ikpe’s leadership.
“They also look forward to working closely with her and the executive management team on execution of various strategic initiatives, including international expansion.”
The Board is confident that the bank’s performance will continue its upward trajectory under Onyeali-Ikpe’s leadership.