Fidelity Bank Plc has been awarded the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2023, reaffirming the bank’s leadership in the export finance sector. The award was presented to the bank during a prestigious dinner event held in Lagos, Nigeria.
The BAFI Awards are recognized as a benchmark of distinction for organizations in the Nigerian financial services sector. These awards celebrate and acknowledge institutions that excel in delivering financial services in Nigeria.
Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank, expressed her gratitude for the recognition and dedicated the award to the bank’s customers who rely on its support for effective operations in the global non-oil exports market space. She also emphasized the bank’s commitment to its goal of assisting individuals, inspiring businesses to thrive, and empowering economies to prosper.
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Fidelity Bank has showcased its commitment to fostering bilateral trade and economic development through initiatives like the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC). The bank recently hosted the second edition of FITCC in Houston, Texas, USA, where it signed a significant cocoa pre-export deal with AFREXIM Bank and JohnVents Industries worth $40 million. The event featured exhibitions by over 160 businesses from Nigeria and the United States and included panel sessions to discuss strategies for increasing Nigerian exports to the U.S. market.
Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged customer commercial bank with a presence in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, serving over 8 million customers through its various channels. The bank has received multiple local and international awards, reinforcing its position as one of the best banks in Nigeria. This award further solidifies Fidelity Bank’s role as a key player in the export finance sector in Nigeria.
