In a powerful demonstration of its dedication to group growth and poverty alleviation, main {financial} establishment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated meals packs to over 1,500 people in Ihie City, Etche Native Authorities Space of Rivers State, by way of its Meals {Bank} initiative.
Talking on the donation occasion, the Regional {Bank} Head, Rivers/Bayelsa 1 & South Business, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Ibisiki Eretoru, famous that the success of the {bank} is basically linked to the well-being and prosperity of the communities during which it operates.
“The Meals {Bank} Initiative is our means of contributing to the well-being of our host communities by way of common meals assist. Every month, with the assist of our community of devoted companions, we distribute meals packs to people and households throughout the nation,” Eretoru stated.
He additional highlighted that the Constancy Meals {Bank} initiative, launched in April 2023, is a part of the {bank}’s broader company social duty drive geared toward combating starvation and bettering livelihoods throughout Nigeria. The initiative additionally completely aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Growth Aim 2 which goals to realize zero starvation.
“So far, we’ve distributed over 200,000 meals packs by way of related outreaches geared toward supporting people, strengthening companies and reworking whole economies,” Eretoru added.
The meals distribution in Ihie city was executed in partnership with The Attain Nigeria Foundation, a non-profit group targeted on sustainable growth. Talking on the outreach, the Foundation’s CEO, Benedicta Ibiyemie Ayarete, stated that the group was chosen as a result of its want for meals assist through the post-planting and pre-harvest interval.
“Although Ihie is an agrarian group, we recognized it as needing meals assist right now. The peaceable nature of the group additionally makes it a viable location for Fidelity Bank to maintain and develop its presence. We’re proud to be a part of the significant impression of this outreach on the folks,” she defined.
Expressing his gratitude, the paramount ruler of Ihie group, His Royal Highness, Eze Richard Amadi, recommended the {bank}’s well timed intervention, describing it as “a sew in time” and a noteworthy effort that addresses the wants of the folks.
Additionally talking on the occasion, Chairman of the Ihie Neighborhood Growth Committee, Mr. Stephen Asoh, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank, highlighting the constructive distinction the donations will make within the lives of many residents.
One of many beneficiaries, Mike Okere, praised Fidelity Bank for the initiative and known as on different {financial} establishments to emulate the {bank}’s strategy to group engagement and impression.
The Constancy Meals {Bank} continues to be a beacon of hope for underserved communities throughout Nigeria, reflecting the {bank}’s unwavering dedication to social duty and inclusive progress.
Ranked among the many greatest banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Business Deposit Cash {Bank} serving over 9.1 million clients by way of digital banking channels, its 255 enterprise places of work in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Restricted.
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} Establishments (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Modern Cellular Banking Utility award for its Constancy Cellular App by World Enterprise Outlook, and the 2024 Most Modern Funding Banking Service Supplier award by World Manufacturers Journal.
Moreover, the {Bank} was acknowledged because the Finest {Bank} for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and because the Export Financing {Bank} of the Yr by the BusinessDay Banks and {Financial} Establishments (BAFI) Awards.
