Leading {financial} establishment, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reiterated its dedication to youth empowerment by serving because the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0.
The competitors, which held in Lagos over the weekend, drew exceptional participation from kids aged 3 to 12years who competed throughout ranges 1 via 7., Gymfest 2.0 introduced collectively gymnasts, mother and father, golf equipment, colleges, and sponsors, all united by a shared imaginative and prescient to nurture younger gymnastic expertise throughout the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, defined that the assist for gymnastics is a part of the {bank}’s broader imaginative and prescient to put money into platforms that empower younger Nigerians to unlock their full potential and pursue greatness with intention.
“At Fidelity Bank, we imagine sports activities are a strong software for transformation. They instill self-discipline, sharpen focus, and foster teamwork; qualities that form character and construct sturdy communities. These similar values drive innovation, management, and nationwide growth.
“As headline sponsor of Gymfest, we are proud to support an initiative that promotes physical excellence, strengthens community bonds, and inspires national pride. Gymfest is more than a competition; it motivates children to set ambitious goals and pursue them with dedication and effort,” he stated.
Also talking on the occasion, Founder, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship, Yoyin Akpose, outlined the long-term imaginative and prescient of the initiative as one which seeks to construct a thriving group of youngsters, mother and father, colleges, golf equipment, and sponsors united by a shared ardour for gymnastics.
Akpose acknowledged that, “Our aim is to make gymnastics accessible to every child with a dream, creating fully equipped centers that provide training opportunities for all levels, from Surulere to Ikorodu, Ikeja, Apapa, and beyond.”
“GYMFEST is changing the narrative by offering a structured platform for talent development, international exposure, and professional training,” Akpose added.
One of the occasion’s highlights was the spectacular efficiency of Oluwatoni Pitan, who emerged because the winner and general greatest gymnast within the Level 2 Vault class.
Expressing her pleasure, she stated,“I feel very excited because I didn’t even expect this at all. This is my first Level 2 competition, and it took me three weeks of preparation. I encourage other female gymnasts to work hard and be consistent, you never know when your opportunity will come.”
Oluwatoni additionally expressed her gratitude to Fidelity Bank, the organisers, and her mother and father for the chance to showcase her skills and pursue her goals as a younger athlete.
Through strategic partnerships for initiatives like GYMFEST, Fidelity Bank continues to reveal its dedication to empowering the subsequent technology, driving optimistic change, and fostering excellence via sports activities growth in Nigeria.
Ranked among the many greatest banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million prospects via digital banking channels, its 255 enterprise places of work in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is a recipient of a number of native and worldwide Awards, together with the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was acknowledged because the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and because the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
