Fidelity Bank MD, Onyeali-Ikpe clocks 60

The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was bespoke of class and elegance, when the managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, recently celebrated her 60th birthday in grand style.

The party, with comedian, Bovi, serving as the master of ceremonies, had live performance by the celebrated musician, Flavour, who serenaded the birthday girl and her guests.

Nneka, who is married to Ken, the Group Chief Executive Officer of INSIGHT REDEFINI, danced into the hall with some of her family members full of joy and excitement. Dressed in a gold gown, she radiated class and elegance as she was surrounded by her loved ones.

Meanwhile, the celebration was not just about the glitz and glamour, there were also lots of heartfelt moments between the celebrant and her children. Her daughter presented her with flowers, while her son said, “Thank you for being a mother to me. I love you dearly and will forever support you.”

Radiating with joy, Onyeali-Ikpe was joined by family and friends to cut the elegant birthday cake, which was decorated with pink and white roses.

In her speech at the event, the Fidelity Bank MD appreciated guests for coming out to celebrate with her.

She said, “This celebration is not just about my birthday, but also about the incredible support and love from my family, friends and colleagues. I am deeply grateful.”

Notable personalities at the event include the Chairman of Nepal Energies, Ekeoma Ekeoma, and his wife, Ngozi; Aisha Achimugu; lawyer and Chairman/CEO of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited, Catherine Ifejika, and the Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Adaora Umeoji .

Others were veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo; CEO of Beat FM, Chris Ubosi, and his wife, Ijeoma; Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, Group Managing Director of Techno Oil Group, Nkechi Obi; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Chairman of Globe Motors, Nkiru Anumudu; Chairman, Vixa Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Ebuka Okafor, and his wife, Ginika; Chairman of  Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, and his wife, Alice; Bola Shagaya; founder and Group Managing Director, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Stella Okoli; Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, South East Zone, Lady Ada Chukwudozie; Executive Director, Fidelity Bank PLC, Kenneth Opara; the founder, Nigeria Popular Conglomerate, Aforjama Joachim; Chairman/CEO, Chikason Group,  Alexander Okafor; Group Managing Director, Dozzy Group, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie; and popular journalist, Ruth Osime.