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| Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe (Middle); flanked by Fidelity Bank SWEETA kids at the Fidelity Fantasyland celebration in commemoration of the 2025 Children’s Day at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Lagos yesterday. |
Held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos, the event was themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0” and attracted hundreds of students, parents, and educators. The day was packed with fun-filled activities—from dancing competitions and face painting to arcade games and singing contests—creating lasting memories for the children in attendance.
A major highlight of the celebration was the official launch of the Read2Lead Anthology, featuring superhero-themed essays written by 30 outstanding finalists from across the country. Centered on the theme “Naija Superheroes,” the stories showcase the imagination, intellect, and storytelling talent of Nigerian youth.
Addressing the audience, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, applauded the efforts of the more than 3,000 students who participated in the maiden edition of the Read2Lead competition.
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| Fourth from left: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe flanked by finalists of the Fidelity Read2Lead Competition at the launch of the 2024 Read2Lead Anthology at the Fidelity Fantasyland celebration in commemoration of the 2025 Children’s Day at the Fidelity Grounds, Oniru, Lagos recently. |
“Today is more than just the conclusion of a competition,” she said. “It is a celebration of vision, hard work, and potential. Through Read2Lead, we provided books, writing tools, and opportunities for creative expression to thousands of young Nigerians—helping them to read more deeply, write more clearly, and think more creatively. This initiative reflects our belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and shaping the future.”
She described the anthology as “a powerful testament to the promise of Nigeria’s next generation.”
“As you turn the pages of this collection,” Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe continued, “I invite you to see these stories not just as words, but as seeds—seeds of wisdom, leadership, character, and a brighter tomorrow.”
In further celebration of excellence, Fidelity Bank awarded scholarships worth ₦150,000 each to four outstanding pupils—Thiago Chukwudubem Agada, Nabeela Nia Rufai, Victory Alize Chukwuebuka, and Osinachi Olivia Onyeaghala—selected through the Fidelity Savings Loyalty Scheme (FSLS). These awards underscore the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and rewarding academic excellence.
With laughter, learning, and literary celebration, the Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0 event brought joy and purpose together—leaving children inspired, parents proud, and everyone reminded that investing in the minds of our youth is the surest path to a better future.
Ranked among Nigeria’s leading banks, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank is the recipient of multiple local and international awards, including:
- 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award (BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards)
- 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application (Global Business Outlook)
- 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider (Global Brands Magazine)
- Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria (Euromoney Awards for Excellence)
- Export Financing Bank of the Year (BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards)