Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its dedication to neighborhood improvement and academic empowerment with the donation of important studying supplies to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos beneath its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).
The outreach, which was facilitated by the {bank}’s Legal Services Division, noticed the presentation of college baggage, notebooks, mathematical units, writing supplies, and different studying supplies to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos.
Speaking in the course of the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri, defined that the gesture types a part of Fidelity Bank’s broader CSR initiatives centered on empowering younger individuals, supporting training, and enhancing social welfare in weak communities.
“The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer program that enables employees to identify and execute impactful CSR projects,” he mentioned. “Through this program, staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here today in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils and other essential learning tools. This aligns strongly with one of our CSR pillars: education.”
Ohiri additional emphasised the {bank}’s concentrate on bettering entry to high quality training for youngsters in public faculties, particularly these from indigent backgrounds.
“Over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books and several other learning items were distributed today. We at Fidelity Bank are proud to give back to Makoko community. We believe that by supporting these pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are helping to build a stronger future for the pupils, the community and Nigeria,” Ohiri added.
Aimed at enhancing the training expertise of youngsters in one among Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, the gesture obtained heat appreciation from college leaders, academics, and oldsters who
expressed gratitude for the {bank}’s help.
“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This gesture will go a long way in helping our pupils improve academically. Recognizing students who placed 1st to 10th in their classes is also a great motivation for our children”, acknowledged the Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola.
Similarly, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Laoye Joseph, described the donation as a profound act of compassion and accountability, saying, “We truly appreciate Fidelity Bank and the continuous support for the educational development of our children. Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray that God continues to uplift the bank.”
Teachers current on the occasion additionally famous that many pupils usually attend lessons with out primary provides, a problem that impacts participation and efficiency. They recommended Fidelity Bank for relieving the {financial} burden on dad and mom, particularly amid rising family bills.
Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank Plc’s workers determine impactful initiatives of their communities and lift funds to help them. The {bank}’s administration matches these contributions, amplifying their attain and impression.
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 by 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.
