Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) through impactful educational initiatives in Benin City, Edo State, and Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. These projects, executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), underscore the bank’s dedication to enhancing learning environments and promoting quality education in Nigeria.
In Benin City, Fidelity Bank spearheaded the renovation of the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. The project, championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of the bank, aimed to create a conducive learning environment for students. Speaking at the official handover ceremony, Ovie Mukoro, Regional Bank Head, Midwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, highlighted the initiative’s alignment with the bank’s CSR pillars, particularly in fostering youth empowerment and education.
“The renovation project reflects the bank’s commitment to enhancing the lives of its host communities through the dedication and generosity of its newly inducted staff who voluntarily contributed funds to support the project,” Mukoro stated.
Expressing gratitude, the Principal of Emotan Junior College, Mrs. Idukpaye Henrietta, lauded Fidelity Bank for the intervention, noting that investing in education is an investment in the nation’s future. Similarly, Mrs. Sandra Iyalekhue, Acting Education Secretary, Oredo Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), commended the bank for its support, emphasizing the project’s positive impact on students’ research and learning experience.
Further demonstrating its CSR commitment, Fidelity Bank donated 40 tables and chairs to LEA School in Abuja. This initiative, executed by the Prodigies Inductees Class, is part of the bank’s drive to support quality education and aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 – Quality Education.
Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized the significance of educational support in societal development. “At Fidelity Bank, we recognize the importance of supporting education as a tool for improving society. Through initiatives like this, we aim to ensure that every child has access to essential educational resources and becomes an asset to their family, community, and nation,” he said.
The headmaster of LEA School, Mr. Mohamed Musa, expressed appreciation for the donation, noting that it would alleviate the challenge of inadequate seating, which had previously forced some students to sit on the floor during classes. He called on other corporate organizations to emulate Fidelity Bank’s commitment to educational advancement.
These initiatives add to Fidelity Bank’s longstanding interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. Notably, the bank launched the Read2Lead Initiative last year to foster a reading and writing culture among young people. Additionally, in September 2024, Fidelity Bank hosted a webinar titled Maintaining Educational Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities, aimed at supporting businesses in the education sector.
Fidelity Bank Plc, ranked among Nigeria’s top commercial banks, serves over 8.5 million customers through digital banking channels, 251 business offices nationwide, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank’s commitment to excellence has earned it multiple awards, including Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay Awards, Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by Global Banking and Finance Awards, and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
With these initiatives, Fidelity Bank continues to set the pace in corporate philanthropy, reinforcing its vision of driving positive change and empowering communities through education.