Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor as a Non-Executive Director, effective May 22, 2026.
The appointment was disclosed in a corporate notice signed by the company secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, and shared with the Nigerian Exchange Group.
According to the bank, the appointment has already received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria, while relevant regulatory bodies including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria have also been formally notified.
In its statement, Fidelity Bank expressed confidence that Mr Ososuakpor’s experience and leadership background would support the institution’s long-term strategic goals.
The bank described the new board member as a seasoned financial expert with more than four decades of experience across different areas of the banking and financial services sector, including retail banking, commercial banking, risk management, public sector banking, credit operations, and marketing.
Ososuakpor began his banking career in 1983 at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and later worked with several notable financial institutions such as Gateway Bank, Oceanic Bank, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, and Access Bank Plc.
Before joining Fidelity Bank’s board, he served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AMJU Unique Microfinance Bank Limited from 2012 until his retirement in July 2025.
Beyond banking, he has also held leadership positions in consulting and investment firms. He chaired Universal Finance Consult & Investment Limited between 2007 and 2017 and later led V-Capital Consulting Limited from 2015 to 2025.
He currently serves as chairman of Top Rank Oil Services Limited, an engineering services company operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Academically, Ososuakpor holds degrees in Banking and Finance from the University of Benin as well as advanced qualifications in Economics from Delta State University.
He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Bangor University in the United Kingdom.
His professional credentials include fellowships and memberships in several industry bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Institute of Credit Administration, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and the Nigeria Economic Society.
The newly appointed director is also recognised for his expertise in enterprise risk management, financial inclusion, macroeconomics, and corporate governance.
Over the years, he has participated in executive leadership programmes at global institutions including the London Business School and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Fidelity Bank said it looks forward to working closely with Ososuakpor as part of efforts to strengthen the bank’s governance structure and drive future growth initiatives.
