Fidelity Bank Plc has announced that its Board of Directors has extended the tenure of the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, to 2026.
This was made known via a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited signed by the Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje.
It said the decision to extend Onyeali-Ikpe’s tenure was taken at the board’s meeting on February 12.
The extension, it added, is in furtherance of the bank’s strategic objectives and premised on Onyeali-Ikpe’s performance since assumption of office on January 1, 2021.
The statement read: “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 of 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 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.”
