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Welcome to Fidelity Bank

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Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria, with over 5 million customers who are serviced across its 250 business offices and various other digital banking channels.

Focused on select niche corporate banking sectors as well as Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Fidelity Bank is rapidly implementing a digital based retail banking strategy which has resulted in exponential growth in savings deposits over the last Six (6) years, with over 40 percent customer enrollment on the Bank’s flagship mobile/internet banking products.

Quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Fidelity Bank Plc began operations in 1988 as a Merchant Bank. In 1999, it converted to Commercial Banking and then became a Universal Bank in February 2001. The current enlarged Fidelity Bank is a result of the merger with the former FSB International Bank Plc and Manny Bank Plc in 2005.

Vision

To be number one in every market we serve and for every branded product we offer.

Mission

To make financial services easy and accessible to our customers.

Core Values

C > Customer First
R > Respect
E > Excellence
S > Shared Ambition
T > Tenacity

People

Our Outstanding Leadership

  • Board Of Directors
  • Management

Mustafa Chike-Obi was appointed Chairman of the Board of Fidelity Bank in July 2020. Prior to his appointment, he served as Executive Chairman at Alpha African Advisory.

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Mustafa Chike-Obi

Chairman

Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe assumed office as Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank on January 1, 2021. Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe has been an integral part of the...

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NNEKA ONYEALI-IKPE

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Kings Akuma was appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as Non-Executive effective November 2016.

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PST. KINGS C. AKUMA

Non-Executive Director

Chidozie Agbapu was appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-executive Director effective September 2018.

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CHIDOZIE AGBAPU

Non-Executive Director

Isa Mohammed was appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as an Independent Non-Executive Director in February 2020.

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ISA MOHAMMED INUWA

Independent Director

Henry Ikem Obih was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as an Independent Non-Executive Director in September, 2020.

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ENGR. HENRY IKEM OBIH

Independent Director

Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director, effective December 15, 2020.

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AMAKA ONWUGHALU

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Nelson Nweke was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director, effective December 15, 2020.

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NELSON NWEKE

Non-Executive Director

Chinedu Eric Okeke was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director in February 2021.

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Chinedu Eric Okeke

Non-Executive Director

Obaro Odeghe was appointed Executive Director, Corporate Banking of Fidelity Bank in September 2019.

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OBARO ODEGHE

Executive Director

Hassan Imam was appointed Executive Director, North Directorate of Fidelity Bank in January 2020.

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HASSAN IMAM

Executive Director

Kevin Ugwuoke was appointed Executive Director, Risk Management / Chief Risk Officer in July 2020.

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KEVIN UGWUOKE

Executive Director

Dr. Kenneth Opara assumed office as the Executive Director in charge of the Lagos & South West Directorate on January 1, 2021.

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KENNETH OPARA

Executive Director
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Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

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Kenneth Opara

Executive Director, Lagos & South West

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Kevin Ugwuoke

Executive Director / Chief Risk Officer

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Adeboye Ogunmolade

General Manager / Chief Compliance Officer

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Chinwe Iloghalu

General Manager / Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island

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Frank Anumele

General Manager / Regional Bank Head, Rivers/Bayelsa

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Martins Izuogbe

General Manager / Head, Apapa Regional Bank, Marketing

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Victor Abejegah

General Manager / Chief Financial Officer

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Adeyinka Adebayo

Deputy General Manager/ Executive Technical Assistant to MD/CEO

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Abolore Solebo

Deputy General Manager / Divisional Head, Energy & Power

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Charles Nwachukwu

Deputy General Manager / Chief Human Resources Officer

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Ezinwa Unuigboje

Deputy General Manager / Company Secretary

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Jude Monye

Deputy General Manager / Head, Ikeja Regional Bank, Marketing

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Mannir Ringim

Deputy General Manager / Regional Bank Head, North West 1

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Richard Madiebo

Deputy General Manager / Divisional Head, Product Development

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Adebayo Ogunbiyi

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head, Conglomerates

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Akintoye Babalola

Assistant General Manager / Treasurer

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Chetachi Ezenagu

Assistant General Manager/ Head, Ikoyi Regional Bank, Marketing

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Chioma Nwankwo

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head, Private Banking

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Damian Orizu

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head , Remedial & Asset Mgt

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Egbuna Chukwudi

Assistant General Manager/ Regional Bank Head Mainland 1 Region

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Henry Asiegbu

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head Operations

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Evi Kanu

Assistant General Manager / Regional Bank  Head, Rivers/Bayelsa II

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Michael Nnaji

Assistant General Manager / Head, Loan Monitoring

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Musa Tarimbuka

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head, North East Bank

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Osaigbovo Omorogbe

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head, Partnerships & Ecosystems

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Osato Omogiafo

Assistant General Manager / Chief Information Security Officer

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Ovie Mukoro

Assistant General Manager / Regional Bank Head, Mid West

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Paschal Nzeribe

Assistant General Manager / Regional Bank Head, Festac

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Sam Okeke

Assistant General Manager / Divisional Head, Fast Moving Consumer Goods

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Ugochi Osinigwe

Assistant General Manager / Chief Audit Executive

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Vanessa Mordi

Assistant General Manager / Regional Bank Head, Abuja

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Zawiya Sadi

Assistant General Manager / Regional Bank Head, North Central

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MUSTAFA CHIKE-OBI

MUSTAFA CHIKE-OBI

Chairman

Mustafa Chike-Obi was appointed Chairman of the Board of Fidelity Bank in July 2020.  Prior to his appointment, he served as Executive Chairman at Alpha African Advisory.   

He has held several managerial and leadership positions in reputable global investment banking and asset management firms such as Chase Merchant Bank, Goldman Sachs, Shoreline Group, Bear Stearns and Guggenheim Partner, amongst others, where he acquired a broad knowledge base in capital market operations in both mature and emerging markets. This includes the development and marketing of fixed income securities products to institutional investors.  It is also noteworthy that he created the Treasury Department concept in Nigerian banking and headed the first one.   

Mustafa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Business Administration from Stanford School of Business, California, USA.  He seats on the board of several blue-chip companies.

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NNEKA ONYEALI-IKPE

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe assumed office as Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank on January 1, 2021.

Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe has been an integral part of the transformation team at Fidelity Bank in the last six years. She was formerly Executive Director, Lagos and South West, overseeing the bank’s business in the six states that make up the South West region of the bank. She led the transformation of the Directorate to profitability and sustained its impressive year-on-year growth, across key performance metrics, including contributing over 28% of the Bank’s PBT, Deposits and Loans.

She is a consummate professional of over 30 years’ experience across various banks including Standard Chartered Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and Citizens International Bank Limited, where she held several management positions in Legal, Treasury, Investment Banking, Retail/Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking. She has been involved in the structuring of transactions in various sectors including oil & gas, manufacturing, aviation, real estate and exports.

As an Executive Director at Enterprise Bank Plc, she received formal commendation from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) as a member of the management team that successfully turned around Enterprise Bank Plc.

Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe holds Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) degrees from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Kings College, London, respectively. She has attended executive training programs at Harvard Business School, The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, INSEAD School of Business, Chicago Booth School of Business, London Business School and IMD amongst others.

She is also an Honorary Senior Member (HCIB) of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). 

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PST. KINGS C. AKUMA

PST. KINGS C. AKUMA

Non-Executive Director

Kings Akuma was appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as Non-Executive effective November 2016. He is currently Head of the Non-Oil & Gas Business of ALCON Nigeria Limited, a major player in the Oil, Gas and Power sector. Prior to this, he was Managing Director of Hammakopp Consortium Limited, an affiliate of Nestoil Group Plc. He has co-ordinated financial due diligence on several banks with decades of in-depth understanding of banking/financial operations, consulting, manufacturing, Oil & Gas and forensic accounting. 

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Lagos. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

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CHIDOZIE AGBAPU

Non-Executive Director

Chidozie Agbapu appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-executive Director effective September 2018. He is Co-CEO/Managing Director of Planet Capital Limited (a product of a merger between Strategy & Abitrage Ltd and Emerging Capital Limited). He serves on the boards of various organisations namely MTI Nigeria Ltd and MTI Ltd, Ghana, Coral Properties Ltd. amongst others. in Executive and Non-Executive capacities prior to joining Fidelity Bank. His experience in Capital Market Operations spans 30 years.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Master’s in Banking & Finance from the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, a Member of the National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and an alumni of the Lagos Business School (Advanced Management Program, AMP 14,2000)

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ISA MOHAMMED INUWA

ISA MOHAMMED INUWA

Independent Director

Isa Mohammed was appointed to the board of Fidelity Bank as an Independent Non-Executive Director in February 2020. Prior to his appointment, he served as Chief Operating Officer/Group Executive Director, Corporate Services at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), from which he statutorily retired in June 2019. He has garnered a wealth of multi-industry experience spanning over 35 years in the banking and oil and gas industries. 

He was at various times a Member of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Management Board (NCDMB), the Petroleum Training Institute, Chairman of Nigerian Pipelines and Products Storage Company Limited (NPSC) and Alternate Chairman of NNPC LNG Limited, amongst others.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Belo University, Zaria and a Master’s in Accounting & Finance from University of Striling, Scotland. He has also attended several courses and executive management programmes at Wharton, Oxford University, Euromoney, INSEAD, IMD and other high profile global institutions.

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ENGR. HENRY IKEM OBIH

Independent Director

Henry Ikem Obih was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as an Independent Non-Executive Director in September, 2020. He currently serves on the Board of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) and was Group Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer (GED/COO), Downstream, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) until his retirement in 2019. Prior to joining NNPC as GED/COO in 2016, Engr. Obih had a stellar 22-year career at Mobil Oil Nigeria (ExxonMobil Nigeria Downstream) and held several other high- profile positions across different areas across the organization such as Operations, Customer Service and Logistics. 

His recent leadership roles include bBard positions at Nigeria Gas Marketing Company Limited, Pipelines and Products Marketing Company Limited, NNPC Retail Limited, NIDAS Marine Limited (a subsidiary of NNPC in joint venture with Daewoo Industries South Korea), NIKORMA Limited (a subsidiary of NNPC in joint venture with Hyundai Heavy Industries South Korea) and Duke Oil Company Inc.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and an MBA in Financial Management from the University of Bradford, Yorkshire, England. His professional affiliations include membership of the Institute of Directors; Society for Corporate Governance and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN); Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Credit Administration and Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He has also attended executive programs in Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Corporate Governance, and Business Management at some of the world’s leading institutions such as Columbia Business School New York, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMD Lausanne, Switzerland, London Business School and Lagos Business School, Nigeria.

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AMAKA ONWUGHALU

Non-Executive Director

Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director, effective December 15, 2020. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Blueshield Financial Services Limited. Prior to this, she served in executive management positions in different institutions and was the former Group Managing Director of legacy Mainstreet Bank Limited where she led the successful execution of a seamless integration of the bank with Skye Bank Plc where she served as Deputy Managing Director until her retirement in July 2016.

Mrs. Onwughalu has over 30 years’ banking experience including over 10 years in Executive Management in various financial institutions, with proven expertise across diverse segments including Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Treasury Management, Banking Operations and Corporate Banking.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Buckingham, an MSc in Corporate Governance from Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom and an MBA from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She gained further exposure and training at the Executive Business School, INSEAD, France; IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland; Judge Business School, University of Cambridge; and Columbia Business School, USA. She is a Senior Fellow of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Nigeria; a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (ICA); a Member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN); and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

She is passionate about mentoring the Girl Child and committed to supporting women entrepreneurs/professionals to contribute their quota to stimulating economic development in Nigeria. She is a Paul Harris Fellow and recipient of various prestigious awards including the National Merit Award for Accountability and Transparency (NMAT), the Award of Excellence and Distinction for Financial Management (AEDFM) and the Vocational Service Award (VSA) from the Rotary Club, Enugu.

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NELSON NWEKE

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Nelson Nweke was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director, effective December 15, 2020. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Neilville Nigeria Limited and an Independent Non-Executive Director at Berger Paints PLC. Prior to joining the Board of Fidelity Bank, he had previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Premium Pension Limited and was a member of the Governing Council of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency between 2014 and 2018.

His banking industry experience covers Operations, Public Sector, Corporate Services and Human Resources Administration, with an extensive career in the financial sector, rising to the position of Executive Director at legacy Intercontinental Bank Plc.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an Msc. in Industrial and Labour Relations, both from the University of Ibadan. He has also attended various executive development programmes at world class business schools including INSEAD, France; IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland; and Harvard Business School, amongst others. He is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Member Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).

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CHINEDU ERIC OKEKE

Non-Executive Director

Chinedu Eric Okeke was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank as a Non-Executive Director in February 2021. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Azura Power Holdings Limited. Prior to joining Azura Power Holdings, he held high positions at GE Electric, both locally and internationally, such as Power Generation Products Sales Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Commercial Leader, and West Africa Region Manager. 

With over 15 years’ experience across various roles in major organisations such as LaFarge, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, and Guinness Nigeria Plc., he has garnered broad international experience in blue chip companies. He participated in the Canary Wharf Jog in aid of the British Heart Foundation and is also a Former Member of the Alumni Advisory Board, Imperial College Business School, London, UK.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and an MBA from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and Imperial College Business School respectively. He has attended other Executive programmes and trainings at Stanford University, Gordon Institute of Business, and Georgia Institute of Technology.

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OBARO ODEGHE

OBARO ODEGHE

Executive Director

Obaro Odeghe was appointed Executive Director, Corporate Banking of Fidelity Bank in September 2019. He previously served as the General Manager, Regional Bank Head – Apapa, Lagos and he is currently responsible for the Corporate Banking businesses of the Bank covering Energy, Power, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Construction and Real Estate Sector.

He joined the Bank in March 2015 as the General Manager, Regional Bank Head – Apapa. Prior to that, he worked in major financial institutions where he held several managerial and leadership positions including United Bank for Africa and Zenith Bank.

Obaro attended University of Benin, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and a Master of Business Administration. He is a fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration and has attended several leadership and executive management trainings in leading institutions including Harvard Business School, Wharton Business School and Kellogg’s Business School.

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HASSAN IMAM

HASSAN IMAM

Executive Director

Hassan Imam was appointed Executive Director, North Directorate of Fidelity Bank in January 2020. He previously served as the General Manager, Regional Bank Head – Abuja and he is currently responsible for the Commercial, SME, Consumer and Public Sector businesses of Fidelity Bank in the North Region of Nigeria comprising 19 states and Abuja. 

He joined FSB International Bank in April 1998 before the merger with Fidelity Bank in 2005 and rose to become a General Manager and then appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank. His leadership experience cuts across several areas of banking including Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, SME, Risk Management and Trade Finance.

Hassan attended Business School Netherland, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, two Masters’ Degrees and a Master in Business Admiration. He is a member of Chartered Public Accountant and he has attended several leadership and executive management trainings in leading institutions including Harvard Business School, IESE Business School and Wharton Business School.

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KEVIN UGWUOKE

Executive Director

Kevin Ugwuoke was appointed Executive Director, Risk Management / Chief Risk Officer in July 2020. He previously served as the General Manager, Chief Risk Officer and he is currently responsible for Credit Risk Management, Credit Strategy & Policy, Risk Measurement, IT Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, and Compliance. 

He joined Fidelity Bank in March 2015 as General Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity Bank, he served a number of managerial roles across major financial institutions such as United Bank for Africa, Access Bank and Citi Bank.

Kevin attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from Edinburgh Business School of Heriot Watt University. He is a Senior Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

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KENNETH OPARA

Executive Director

Dr. Kenneth Opara assumed office as the Executive Director in charge of the Lagos & South West Directorate on January 1, 2021. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Opara served as General Manager/Regional Bank Head, Ikeja. He has over 29 years’ experience in banking and has worked at various financial institutions including legacy Omega Bank Plc, Equatorial Trust Bank Plc and Manny Bank Plc, before joining Fidelity Bank Plc in 2006, following its merger with Manny Bank Plc. 

He has core-banking experience in diverse areas of banking including Credit, Treasury, Retail, Consumer and Commercial Banking, International Operations and Corporate Banking and has held senior management positions in the industry including Divisional Head, Managed SMEs, Multilateral Agencies & Trade Missions; Division Head, SMEs, Electronic & Consumer Banking; Head, Private & Consumer Banking, Head, Affinity Banking & Corporate Consumer Banking; and Head Consumer & Commercial Banking.

Dr. Opara has attended executive management programs at Harvard Business School, Kellogg School of Management, Wharton, INSEAD and Lagos Business School amongst others. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and an active member of the Institute’s Governing Council, where he currently serves as 1st Vice President, having previously served as 2nd Vice President and National Treasurer of the Institute.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Finance and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Ph.D. in Credit Management from International University of Panama.

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