At the African Leadership Persons of the Year Award Ceremony, Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, was presented with the esteemed African Leadership Commendation for Corporate Governance.
The “Building Resilient African Economies” topic of the event began on March 14 and 15.
The former managing director/CEO of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Chike-Obi is a Nigerian economist and investment banker who brings with him a wealth of experience from the private sector, particularly in finance and investment banking. From 2010 to 2014, he was the CEO of AMCON. During that time, he led the company to resolve non-performing loans and stabilize the financial system, which was crucial in managing the problems in Nigeria’s banking industry.
Chike-Obi held a number of executive roles in the financial sector before joining AMCON, such as managing director of NAL Bank Plc (now Sterling Bank Plc) and executive vice chairman of Alpha African Advisory.
His knowledge in economics, finance, and investment management has been crucial in forming financial plans and policies in Nigeria, establishing his standing as a reputable leader in the financial industry there.
Apart from his professional capacities, Chike-Obi is the Nigerian Special Envoy to the United States and the head of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency and the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria. He has led a great change at Fidelity Bank since taking over as Chairman of the Board of Directors in August 2020. He has established the bank as a premier financial institution in Nigeria and helped it expand into the United Kingdom.
The award ceremony, which is anticipated to attract more than 300 guests, will include interactive roundtable panel discussions, keynote speeches, and talks about investments and partnerships. These events will serve as a forum for stimulating conversation and teamwork. In addition, the ALM Persons of the Year award winners will be honored, and the unveiling of the special POTY edition of African Leadership Magazine.
His Excellency Rodrigo Guzmán Barro, Ambassador, Embassy of Chile in Addis Ababa; His Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya; His Excellency George Weah, Former President of Liberia; Hon. Cllr. Fonati Koffa, Speaker of the Liberia House of Representatives; Hon. Dr. Kailesh Jagutpal, Minister of Health and Wellness, Mauritius; and other distinguished persons from throughout Africa are among the distinguished dignitaries confirmed to attend.