…Bank’s “Give to Gain” Initiative Targets Income, Influence, and Impact
Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled a sweeping empowerment programme to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, rolling out a series of targeted masterclasses and support initiatives aimed at equipping women with practical, income-generating skills throughout March.
Anchored on its women-focused proposition, HerFidelity, the initiative aligns with the bank’s “Give to Gain” theme, a strategic framework designed to deepen capacity building, enhance professional visibility, and accelerate career advancement for women across sectors.
In a bold first step, the bank hosted a high-impact masterclass on March 18, focusing on communication and presentation skills. The session delivered hands-on insights into audience engagement, event moderation, and confidence building, while sharpening participants’ personal branding capabilities.
The training, tailored for women seeking to strengthen their professional presence, underscored the growing importance of effective communication as a critical leadership and business tool in today’s competitive environment.
Building on this momentum, Fidelity Bank has scheduled a Gele Masterclass for March 30, positioning the culturally rooted skill as both an art form and a viable income stream for women entrepreneurs.
The gele session is expected to blend tradition with enterprise, offering participants practical training that can be monetised, thereby reinforcing the bank’s commitment to promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Beyond skill acquisition, the bank is also providing professional headshot sessions, enabling participants to upgrade their personal and corporate profiles, an increasingly vital asset in a digital-first professional landscape.
Speaking on the initiative, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ugochi Osinigwe, emphasised that empowering women economically has far-reaching societal benefits, from strengthening households to driving enterprise growth and community development.
She noted that the programme is deliberately structured to ensure participants leave with actionable tools, whether in public speaking, personal branding, or vocational skills, that can be immediately deployed for economic advancement.
Earlier in the month, the bank reinforced its commitment by signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding with key partners under its “Give Her Power” initiative, aimed at expanding access to vocational training and business support through the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme.
In a significant boost to grassroots enterprise, Fidelity Bank also announced the distribution of 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to women-led microbusinesses nationwide, a move expected to stimulate productivity and income generation.
With a customer base exceeding 10 million and an expansive network spanning 255 business offices in Nigeria and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, Fidelity Bank continues to consolidate its position as a leading force in digital innovation and MSME banking.
The bank’s growing reputation is further underscored by a string of prestigious awards, including honours for digital transformation, mobile banking innovation, and SME leadership, reinforcing its status as a formidable player in Nigeria’s financial services landscape.