• Thu. Feb 13th, 2025

Fidelity Bank Joins NIYEEDEP To Boost 6 Million Youths Empowerment In Nigeria

Fidelity Bank Plc has been selected as one of the partner banks for the Nigeria Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP), an initiative aimed at empowering six million Nigerian youths for economic growth and national development.

NIYEEDEP, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports Development, seeks to foster nation-building, poverty alleviation, and security by providing young Nigerians with economic opportunities.

Speaking on the partnership, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized the bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote economic empowerment.

“We are delighted to partner with the Federal Government on this noble cause, especially as it aligns with our brand ethos of helping individuals grow, inspiring businesses to thrive, and empowering economies to prosper. We believe that Nigeria’s youthful population is a blessing, and initiatives like this will go a long way in unlocking the value in our teeming young population,” Ede said.

The programme is open to Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 35, focusing on key sectors such as agriculture, technology, and renewable energy. Interested participants are required to open a Fidelity Bank account through the link provided by the bank to access the initiative.

“There are limited spaces for participants in the initiative, so I enjoin everyone to hurry to our website or the nearest Fidelity Bank branch to get started. Do remember to provide correct details so that we can provide necessary updates as the programme kicks off,” Ede added.

Fidelity Bank, a leading financial institution serving over 8.5 million customers through its 255 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, has received several accolades for its contributions to the banking sector. These include the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay BAFI Awards, Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards, and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor is a seasoned journalist and the CEO/Founder Belch Digital Communications, publishers of Hybrid News Nigeria.

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