The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc has decided to prolong Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe’s employment term as GMD/CEO from 2024 to 2026. This decision was made publically.
This was stated in the notice that the corporation sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), which Nairametrics was able to view.
The decision was made at the board meeting on February 12, 2024, according to the statement, which was signed by the company secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje.
It further stated that the extension is predicated on Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe’s excellent performance since taking office on January 1, 2021, and furthers the Bank’s strategic objectives
The statement reads: “Fidelity Bank Plc (the Bank) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors’ decision to extend the employment contract of its GMD/CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, from 2024 to 2026.
The decision was taken at the Board meeting on February 12, 2024. The extension is in furtherance of the Bank’s strategic objectives and premised on Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe’s sterling performance since assumption of office on January 1, 2021,”
The Board noted that it is confident that the Bank’s performance will continue its upward trajectory under Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe’s leadership and looks forward to working closely with her and the Executive Management Team on execution of various strategic initiatives including international expansion.
THE MATRIX had reported the appointment of Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe as its new Chief Executive Officer Designate with effect from January 1st, 2021.
Her appointment follows the impending exit of Mr. Nnamdi J. Okonkwo, who is scheduled to retire from the bank’s board of directors come December 31st, 2020.
According to the statement, Onyeali-Ikpe has over 30 years of banking experience, including stints at Standard Chartered Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, and Enterprise Bank Plc. She joined Fidelity Bank Plc’s board of directors in 2015 and has reportedly played a very integral role in the transformation of the bank’s Lagos and Southwest Directorate.
Onyeali-Ikpe has also contributed immensely towards Fidelity Bank’s generally positive financial performance over the last five years.
She is a graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Kings College in London. Other professional certifications were obtained from Harvard Business School, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, INSEAD School of Business, London Business School, and more
