Amaka Onwughalu Wins AWBFA 2026 Women on Bank Boards Award

Amaka Onwughalu, the Chairman of Fidelity Bank PLC, was honored with the 'Women on Bank Boards' Award at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Awards (AWBFA) 2026. The award ceremony took place on May 8, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme "Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance." This recognition aims to celebrate outstanding women who shape leadership and innovation across Africa's financial services sector.

Ezinwa Unuigboj, the Company Secretary of Fidelity Bank, stated that this recognition is vital for affirming the value of inclusivity in corporate governance and leadership. Onwughalu emphasized the importance of diverse board levels in improving oversight and strategic decision-making, which enhances conversations around risk management and institutional growth.

She reaffirmed her commitment to promoting inclusive leadership and advancing female representation at the highest levels of corporate governance, linking the award to Fidelity Bank's broader governance growth strategy.