For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards.
At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host of awardees who were recognized for their leadership across various sectors of the economy.
Lauding the event organisers for the recognition, Chike-Obi said, “This is one of the proudest moments of my life. I thank the Thisday team, led by the ebullient Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for this award and I wish them every success as they celebrate three decades of impactful reporting.”
Also honoured in the Lifetime Achievers category of the Thisday Awards were: Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank; Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, founder of Alpine Group; and Maiden Ibru, Chair and Publisher of the Guardian Newspaper.
Themed, “When the Going Gets Tough… The Tough Get Rewarded”, the prestigious award ceremony was held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Thisday Newspapers and the 12th anniversary of Arise News Channel.