The investor community has been notified on the retirement of Mrs. Chijioke Ugochukwu, Executive Director Shared Services and Products of Fidelity Bank Plc from the Board of Directors of the Bank on March 31, 2020, after thirty years (30) years of meritorious service which commenced with her employment as a National Youth Service Corps Member in 1990 and culminated in her appointment to the Board on April 1, 2012.
She joined the Bank a National Youth Service Corps Member in 1990 and rose to become a General Manager and then appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank. Her leadership roles cut across several functions including Legal Services, Services Excellence, Human Recourses, Banking Operations, Information and Technology, Corporate Services.
She championed the SME business of the Bank and led the team that grew the savings deposits from N83.0bn 2013 to over N250.0bn. In 2019, Fidelity Bank was rated the 2nd Best Bank in the SME Segment of KPMG Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey.
The Board and Management of the Bank formally acknowledged Mrs. Chijioke Ugochukwu’s significant contributions to the growth and development of the Bank during the period of her employment and tenure on the Board.
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities & Exchange Commission have been notified of these changes.