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THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe is a trailblazing leader in the Nigerian banking sector, renowned for her exceptional and transformational leadership skills.
As the MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, she has been instrumental in transforming the bank into a leading financial institution in Nigeria.
Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe has made staff welfare a top priority, she recently converted over 150 contract staff to full-time employees and sharing profits with outsourced staff, including drivers, security personnel, and cleaners.
This bold move has earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
This was a feat second to the period when Mr. Reginald Ihejiahi was the MD/CEO, he took over from the gentleman and God fearing leader, Mr. Nebolisa Arah in 2004.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe’s outstanding leadership has earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including:
– Global Top 100 Trade Champions of African Descent: Recognized by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) for her impact on global trade.
– Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award: Received from Citigroup for exceptional performance in cross-border payments, achieving a 97%+ STP rate in USD transactions.
– Nigeria’s Best Private Bank: Awarded by Euromoney Awards for Excellence in 2025
– Best Bank for Export and Trade Finance: Recognized at the 2025 BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards
– Most Innovative Bank of the Year: Awarded at the 2025 BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
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Transformative Leadership
Under Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe’s leadership, Fidelity Bank has witnessed significant growth, increasing its Profit Before Tax (PBT) from N25.22bn in FY 2021 to N122bn in FY 2023. She has been instrumental in driving innovation, digital transformation, and staff welfare, making Fidelity Bank a leading player in Nigeria’s financial sector.
Pioneering Initiatives
Some of her notable initiatives include:
– Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC): A platform supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) globally
– PayGate Plus: An online payment platform enabling businesses to make and receive payments
– The Fidelity Food Bank: A Corporate Social Responsibility initiative providing free food bags to people across Nigeria.
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The Publisher of SOJ WORLDWIDE ONLINE NEWS, Adesoji Omosebi who has been following the operations of the bank he loves so much since he retired in July 2016 has this to say about the first female MD/CEO,
“I am compelled to express my utmost admiration for the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank PLC.
Her transformative impact on the bank is nothing short of phenomenal, and I am thrilled to highlight her remarkable achievements.
Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe’s unwavering commitment to enhancing staff welfare has been a game-changer, and her efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Her visionary approach has yielded unprecedented growth and success, cementing her position as a beacon of inspiration in the banking industry.
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The welfare of contract staff has been addressed, and I’m confident this milestone will usher in a new era of growth, reduced legal disputes, and a more harmonious work environment, ultimately driving the bank’s success forward.” Omosebi concluded.
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