Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to youth development and community welfare by providing educational and hygiene materials to pupils at Wesley Nursery and Primary School in Makoko, Lagos.
The initiative, part of the Bank’s Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), is aimed at enhancing learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities.
The outreach, spearheaded by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate, formed part of a broader “Back to School” intervention.
Through FHHP, employees receive matched funding from the Bank to implement community-focused projects addressing critical local needs.
This round of support benefited 124 pupils, who received school bags, exercise books, writing materials, towels, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes to encourage both education and healthy living.
Speaking at the event, Divisional Head of Remedial Assets, Dr. Damian Orizu, representing Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, emphasized the Bank’s belief that its long-term success is intertwined with community wellbeing.
“At Fidelity Bank, we strongly believe that our growth and success are closely tied to the wellbeing of the communities where we operate,” he said.
“This outreach is our way of investing in the future of Makoko’s children by supporting their education and promoting good hygiene, which are critical foundations for long-term development.”
Chief Victor Panke, Baale of Adogbo (1) Community, expressed gratitude for the Bank’s sustained support, highlighting challenges such as transportation across the lagoon that impede children’s access to education.
“This support will go a long way in easing the burden on our children and their families,” he said, urging for continued assistance, particularly in providing boats for safer school commutes.
The Makoko initiative marks Fidelity Bank’s third intervention in the community over the past two months, reinforcing its focus on education, hygiene, and sustainable development in vulnerable areas.
Fidelity Bank, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, serves over 9.1 million customers through 255 business offices domestically and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award, Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award, and recognition as Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria, reflecting its continued commitment to innovation and social responsibility.