By JKNewsMedia
RENEWED EMPHASIS on professional capacity building and strategic collaboration defined the 4th Investiture and Patron Conferment Ceremony of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fidelity Bank Chapter, where Mr. Audifax Onuoha was formally inaugurated as Chairman.
Held at Fidelity Place, the bank’s head office in Lagos, the ceremony also witnessed the swearing-in of the Chapter’s 2025–2027 Executive Committee.
According to ICAN, Mr. Onuoha, who serves as Group Head, Compliance Risk Management at Fidelity Bank Plc, officially succeeds Mr. Victor Abejegah, the bank’s Chief Financial Officer.
In his acceptance remarks, Onuoha pledged to prioritise continuous learning and skills development as a core feature of the new administration’s mandate.
“Our administration will focus on continuous learning and skill development to equip our members with the cutting-edge knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving financial services landscape,” he stated.
Onuoha further noted that the Chapter would deepen the institutional relationship between ICAN and Fidelity Bank, while also expanding its membership base to reflect the intellectual strength within the bank.
The incoming Chairman, who is also a data science expert and anti-money laundering specialist, committed to reinforcing technical competence across the board, pledging to build on the foundation laid by his predecessors.
Opening the ceremony, Mr. Jude Monye, Regional Bank Head for Ikeja at Fidelity Bank Plc, urged the new leadership to prioritise professional development in alignment with global industry shifts.
“Capacity building is no longer optional—it is imperative. Let your tenure be marked by programmes that empower members to lead with insight, resilience, and relevance,” Monye stated.
He credited the Chapter’s progress to Fidelity Bank’s executive support, particularly under the stewardship of Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe.
According to Monye, the Chapter’s growth into a dynamic platform for professional excellence illustrates the bank’s broader commitment to upskilling its workforce.
Reflecting on his tenure, Mr. Abejegah, the outgoing Chairman, highlighted achievements that included entrepreneurship training in fish farming, snail farming, poultry, and export processing.
He also cited the Chapter’s expanded welfare initiatives and its role in securing insurance claims for bereaved families as tangible outcomes of focused leadership.
A key highlight of the event was the conferment of Patron status on Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer at Fidelity Bank Plc.
According to the Chapter, the honour recognised Amuchie’s over 25 years of exemplary service in the banking sector. In his response, Amuchie described the award as “a call to serve as a mentor, advocate, and bridge-builder within the ICAN community and the broader Fidelity Bank family.”
The event concluded with the official swearing-in of the newly constituted executive committee, administered by the 61st President of ICAN, Mallam Haruna Yahaya, signalling the beginning of a new leadership cycle within the Chapter.
