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Tinubu Rejoices With Pioneer MD Of Fidelity Bank, Nebolisa Arah, At 75

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  • President Bola Tinubu celebrated the 75th birthday of Mr. Nebolisa Arah, the first Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, acknowledging his significant contributions to the banking sector.
  • The Supreme Council of Tijaniyya worldwide offered condolences to President Tinubu on the death of its former leader, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.
  • The President thanked the Tijaniyya delegation for their visit and prayers for Nigeria and his well-being.

President Bola Tinubu marked the 75th birthday of Mr. Nebolisa Arah, the pioneering Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, praising his foundational role in establishing integrity and professionalism within the institution and the broader banking sector. Tinubu highlighted Arah's lasting influence on a generation of finance professionals, inspired by his life of integrity, simplicity, and contentment.

Mr. Nebolisa Arah laid a foundation of integrity and professionalism not only for Fidelity Bank but for the banking institution generally.

— President Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu praised Mr. Arah's foundational contributions to the banking sector during his 75th birthday celebration.

Arah, who became the founding Managing Director of Fidelity Union Merchant Bank at 37 and led it for 15 years, later played a crucial role in repositioning a bank under regulatory takeover in 2009. He also served on the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Nigeria that same year. Under his leadership, Fidelity Bank championed philanthropic causes, including support for the Spinal Cord Injuries Association.

Arah’s influence on a generation of bankers and finance sector practitioners who are inspired by his exemplary life of integrity, simplicity and contentment is noteworthy.

— President Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu highlighted the broader impact of Mr. Arah's professional life on aspiring bankers.

In a separate development, a delegation from the Supreme Council of Tijaniyya, representing millions worldwide, offered condolences to President Tinubu on the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the organization's former Nigerian leader. The delegation, led by Khalifa-Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, conveyed prayers for peace, love, and the President's health.

We will continue to pray for the sustenance of the spiritual relationship between Nigeria and Algeria.

— Sheikh Ali Bin ArabiThe Tijaniyya Khalifa from Algeria expressed hopes for continued spiritual ties between the two nations.

President Tinubu expressed his respect for the Tijaniyya Movement's spiritual activities and acknowledged the loss of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, whom he described as a beloved father and great leader. He thanked the delegation for their visit and prayers, recognizing their significant role in Islam across Africa and globally.

We miss our father, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi. He was a beloved father and a great leader.

— President Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu responded to the condolence message by expressing his personal loss and respect for the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.
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