Fidelity Bank Wins Best Export and Trade Support and Innovation Awards
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The giant stride market leadership of tier-one lender financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has again been lauded at the 12th BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards.
The ceremony, which held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island on Saturday, October 11 2025 saw Fidelity Bank win the awards for the “Best Bank for Export and Trade Finance” and “Most Innovative Bank of the Year”.
While dedicating the Export and Trade Finance Award to the bank's customers, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, who was represented by the Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer, Stanley Amuchie, said, the recognition underscores fidelity Bank's unwavering commitment to promoting non-oil exports and supporting Nigerian businesses to compete globally through initiatives such as the Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) and the Export Management Programme (EMP).
Amuchie dedicated the award to exporters who have continue to showcase the best of Nigeria to the world, loyal customers, and partners for their steadfast support.
The BAFI Awards is the benchmark of distinction for institutions in the Nigerian financial services sector.
The awards in its 12th year recognises and celebrates organisations that are excelling in the delivery of financial services in Nigeria; acknowledging organisations that demonstrate leadership, vision and impact in driving Nigeria’s growth trajectory.
L – R: Seye Otite, Media Relations Officer; Tolulope Rojaiye, Team Member, Brand & Communications Division; Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand & Communications; Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); Christopher Bajowa, President, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria; and Omonsegho Ibironke, Team Lead, Events and Business Promotions, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025 where Fidelity Bank recently bagged the awards for the Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and the Most Innovative Bank of the Year.
Fidelity Bank’s recent recognition is attributed to significant accomplishments over the past twelve months.
Notable milestones included the inauguration of the first privately constructed onshore oil export terminal in Nigeria in fifty years at the Otakikpo Marginal Field, which was funded by Fidelity Bank and recently commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Additionally, the bank launched the Fidelity SME Hub, a multipurpose facility designed to support small businesses through innovation, collaboration and capacity-building initiatives.
Furthermore, Fidelity Bank organised the third edition of the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in September 2025; the event provided local businesses with opportunities to engage in deal rooms with U.S. buyers, including prominent retailers such as Walmart and Target, fostering potential partnerships.
The Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer Stanley Amuchie, did not fail to acknowledge “The innovation award " which he described as a special one for the bank as it validates Fidelity's continued drive to enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experience as well strengthen business performance.
