In recognition of his exceptional leadership and transformative impact on the banking and finance industry, Managing Director and CEO of Parallex Bank, Dr. Olufemi Bakre, has been honored with the prestigious African Leaders of Integrity Merit Award.

The award, conferred during the 20th African Leadership Development Conference in Accra, Ghana, celebrates Bakre’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership and innovation.

Held at the Sun Lodge Hotel in Ghana recently, the event, themed, “Issues, Challenges, and Prospects of Achieving Poverty Eradication in West African Countries by 2030,” brought together a distinguished audience of policymakers, business leaders, and thought influencers from across the continent. Organized by African Integrity Magazine, the awards spotlight individuals who exemplify integrity, inspire progress, and redefine excellence in their fields.

Bakre received the accolade for Excellence in Leadership in the Banking and Finance Industry, a fitting acknowledgment of his dynamic stewardship of Parallex Bank. Since assuming the helm, Bakre has propelled the bank to new heights, spearheading customer-focused innovations and fostering sustainable growth. His leadership philosophy, rooted in transparency and ethical practices, continues to set a benchmark in the financial services industry.