Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured with the Woman of the Year Award at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY), in recognition of her contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and service to society.
The award ceremony, held at the Stanel Dome Conference Centre in Awka, Anambra State, attracted business leaders, academics, captains of industry and public figures who gathered to celebrate individuals and institutions making significant impacts in business, governance, academia, public service and community development.
The event was chaired by Joe Ezigbo, while Bond Anyaehie delivered the keynote address on the theme, “Unstoppable Anambra, Leveraging Human Capital for Global Impact.”
Mrs. Onwughalu, who became Chairman of Fidelity Bank on January 1, 2026, joined the bank’s Board in December 2020. She brings more than three decades of experience in the financial services sector, having held senior leadership roles in several financial institutions, including serving as Group Managing Director of Mainstreet Bank Limited and Deputy Managing Director of Skye Bank Plc.
Speaking after receiving the award, Onwughalu described the recognition as particularly significant because it came from her home state.
She said the honour reflected the values of integrity, resilience, service and excellence that have guided her professional journey and dedicated the award to the mentors, colleagues, teams and institutions that supported her career.
The Fidelity Bank Chairman also expressed appreciation to the Board, Management and staff of the bank, noting that it was a privilege to lead an institution committed to strong corporate governance, customer focus and sustainable growth.
She added that she hoped the recognition would inspire more young people, especially women, to pursue their ambitions with confidence, discipline and determination.
Other recipients at the ceremony included High Chief Anthony Ikenna Obele, who received the Business Icon of the Year Award, and Valerian Maduka Okeke, who was honoured with the Person of the Decade Award.
Also recognised were Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as Public Servant of the Year, Prof. Stella Okunna with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Joy Egolum as Corporate Leader of the Year and Chinyere Moneme, SAN, who received the Inspiring Woman of the Year Award.
In his remarks, Prof. Ezigbo said the AMTY Awards celebrate excellence, character and service, while encouraging award recipients and others to continue making positive contributions to society.