Fidelity Bank Wins Double Awards for Export Support and Innovation at 2025 BAFI Awards
Fidelity Bank has reinforced its position as a leader in Nigeria’s financial sector by securing two prestigious awards at the 2025 BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’ (BAFI) Awards. The ceremony took place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The bank was honored with the awards for Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance” and “Most Innovative Bank of the Year”, a testament to its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic growth and pioneering industry advancements.
Representing the bank, Executive Director and Chief Operations and Information Officer, Stanley Amuchie, received the awards on behalf of Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON. In her absence, Amuchie expressed pride in the bank’s achievements, stating, “This recognition underscores our dedication to promoting non-oil exports and empowering Nigerian businesses to compete on a global scale through initiatives like Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) and the Export Management Programme (EMP).”
He further dedicated the export and trade finance award to Fidelity’s customers, exporters who showcase Nigeria’s best to the world, as well as loyal clients and partners who have supported the bank’s journey.
Now in its 12th year, the BAFI Awards serve as a benchmark for excellence in Nigeria’s financial services sector, celebrating organizations that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and impact in driving Nigeria’s economic growth.
Fidelity Bank’s recent accolades are part of a series of notable milestones over the past year. These include the commissioning of Nigeria’s first privately constructed onshore oil export terminal in fifty years at the Otakikpo Marginal Field, funded by Fidelity Bank and inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last week. The bank also launched the Fidelity SME Hub, a versatile platform designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises through innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.
Additionally, Fidelity Bank hosted the third edition of the *Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect* (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, in September 2025. The event provided local Nigerian businesses with opportunities to engage in deal rooms with U.S. retailers like Walmart and Target, fostering valuable international partnerships.
Amuchie highlighted the significance of the innovation award: “This recognition validates our relentless efforts to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and boost business performance. We sincerely thank BusinessDay Media for this honor, reaffirming our commitment to delivering impactful innovations that empower our customers and advance Nigeria’s financial industry.”