Fidelity Bank chairman Amaka Onwughalu named Woman of the Year in Anambra

Amaka Onwughalu, chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, has been selected as the Woman of the Year at the 5th Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards.

The honor recognizes her contributions to Nigeria's financial sector and her leadership role at the Lagos-based lender.

79 million shares in its staff, with Chief Executive Officer Okechukwu Amuchie and Chief Financial Officer Olumide Shodipo receiving the largest individual allocations.

The award comes as Fidelity Bank continues to focus on internal alignment and governance.

The bank recently vested 29.79 million shares in its staff, with Chief Executive Officer Okechukwu Amuchie and Chief Financial Officer Olumide Shodipo receiving the largest individual allocations.

This equity move is part of a broader strategy to align employee interests with long-term shareholder value.

Onwughalu's recognition adds to the visibility of Fidelity Bank's executive team.