By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the appointment of veteran banker, Dr. Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor, as a Non-Executive Director of the bank, effective May 22, 2026.
The appointment follows approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and has also been communicated to other regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
According to a statement signed by the bank’s Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje, the Board welcomed the appointment, describing Dr. Ososuakpor as a seasoned professional with deep industry experience.
“The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Oniovosa Ososuakpor as a Non-Executive Director of Fidelity Bank Plc with effect from May 22, 2026,” the statement read.
The bank expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to its strategic direction and long-term growth objectives.
Dr. Ososuakpor brings over 40 years of experience in the financial services sector, with expertise spanning credit and marketing, retail and commercial banking, public sector banking, operations, and risk management.
He began his banking career in 1983 at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and has worked across several institutions, including Gateway Bank, Oceanic Bank, Ecobank Nigeria Plc, and Intercontinental Bank, now part of Access Bank Plc.
Before his retirement in July 2025, he served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AMJU Unique Microfinance Bank Limited, a position he held since 2012.
Beyond banking, he has held multiple leadership roles, including Chairman of Universal Finance Consult & Investment Limited (2007–2017) and V-Capital Consulting Limited (2015–2025). He currently chairs Top Rank Oil Services Limited.
Dr. Ososuakpor holds degrees in Banking and Finance, Economics, and Business Administration from the University of Benin, Delta State University, and Bangor University, respectively.
He is also a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Institute of Credit Administration, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria, Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals, and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, among others.
The bank noted that he is a Certified Expert in Risk Management and has attended executive programmes at institutions such as London Business School and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
His professional interests include risk management, financial inclusion, data analytics, macroeconomics, and corporate governance.
