Fidelity Bank Plc, a number one {financial} establishment, just lately hosted a debate competitors for feminine secondary college college students as a part of its actions to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child.
Held on the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos on Thursday, 16 October 2025, the She Leads Debate Competition introduced collectively college students from six secondary faculties to argue for or in opposition to the subject: “In today’s world, is digital literacy more essential for girls than traditional life skills?”
Welcoming contributors, the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, represented by the Head of Women Banking, Harriba Harry-Pepple, emphasised the significance of equipping women with related expertise and assist to assist them thrive as adults.
“Each year, this day reminds us of the limitless potential within every girl, potential that must be nurtured, celebrated and given a platform to shine. Through HerFidelity, our Women Banking Initiative, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower girls and women to dream boldly, learn confidently and lead fearlessly,” Ede stated.
He added that the talk was not merely a contest however a platform for younger feminine voices to specific their concepts, problem societal norms and showcase their mental energy. “When a girl is educated and supported with opportunities for self-expression, she becomes a catalyst for positive change in her community and beyond.”
Following a spirited debate session, Chizaram Ekueme of Awesome College emerged the second runner-up, receiving N150,000. Nwatu Chidera of Brookstones and Best Brains International School took the primary runner-up place with a prize of N300,000, whereas Chizaram Unachukwu of Cedec International School gained the competitors and acquired N500,000.
The International Day of the Girl Child, noticed yearly on October 11, is a worldwide motion that highlights the distinctive challenges women face and promotes their empowerment and the achievement of their human rights.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged business {bank} with over 9.1 million prospects who’re serviced throughout its 251 enterprise workplaces and numerous digital banking channels in Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
The Bank is the 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.
