Nigeria, Jan. 3 -- Fidelity Bank Plc has appointed Amaka Onwughalu as its new board chairperson following the completion of the tenure of its former chairperson, Mustafa Chike-Obi.

In a Friday disclosure to the NGX, signed by the company secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, the bank said Mr Chike-Obi, a non-executive director and chair of the board, stepped down from the board on 31 December 2025 after completing his tenure, in line with the bank's policy.

The bank said that under Mr Chike-Obi's leadership, Fidelity Bank recorded significant growth across key financial indices, with the board successfully executing the bank's strategy and achieving major milestones aligned with its long-term vision.

It added that the board and management expre...