Fidelity Bank Chairman Wins ‘Women on Bank Boards’

Fidelity Bank Plc Chairman, Amaka Onwughalu, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards 2026.

The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance,” was held on May 8, 2026, in Lagos.

The Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards was established to celebrate women driving leadership, innovation and impact across Africa’s financial services sector. The platform also recognises professionals whose contributions are often overlooked while promoting visibility for women shaping the future of banking and finance on the continent.

In her acceptance remarks, delivered through Ezinwa Unuigboje, Onwughalu described the recognition as a strong reminder of the importance of inclusion in strengthening corporate governance and board effectiveness.

She noted that diversity and inclusion remain essential for sustainable growth within the banking industry, adding that institutions perform better when women are given opportunities to contribute meaningfully at leadership levels.

Onwughalu also reaffirmed Fidelity Bank’s commitment to promoting excellence, professionalism and gender inclusion within the financial sector.

Industry stakeholders at the event commended the growing representation of women in leadership positions across Africa’s banking and finance ecosystem, describing it as critical to innovation, stronger decision-making and long-term institutional growth.

The award further highlights Fidelity Bank’s continued emphasis on strong corporate governance, leadership development and institutional transformation within Nigeria’s banking sector.