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L-R: Chairman, Awka South Local Government Area, Chinedu Okafor; Chancellor, Catholic Diocese of Awka, Reverend Charles Ndubuisi; Regional Bank Head, Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nosa Orumwense; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; at the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event held in Awka, Anambra State recently.

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative, to Anambra State, distributing essential food supplies to over 2,000 vulnerable residents in Awka, the state capital.

The two-day outreach, held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Awka, and at Emmaus House, Anglican Diocese of Awka, provided food relief to the elderly, widows, and other vulnerable members of the community.

Speaking during the distribution exercise, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head - Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fighting hunger and improving community welfare:

“The Fidelity Food Bank was launched as part of our commitment to the well-being of our host communities. We are delighted to bring this initiative to Anambra State, in collaboration with our partners, to ensure the most vulnerable among us receive support during these difficult times.”

The initiative was widely commended by religious and community leaders.

Rev. Father Levi Ukor, Director of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Catholic Diocese of Awka, said:

“We are truly excited to partner with Fidelity Bank on this noble cause. Hunger remains a pressing issue for many households, and the bank’s decision to provide food support to this large number of vulnerable people shows genuine compassion and social responsibility.”

Similarly, the Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, described food as a basic necessity of life and urged other corporate organizations to emulate Fidelity Bank in addressing the plight of the poor.

Chinedu Okafor, Chairman, Awka South Local Government Area, also lauded the initiative:

“Fidelity Bank’s intervention could not have come at a better time for the people of Awka. Many of our residents are facing difficult economic realities, and this gesture brings real relief to families in need. We deeply appreciate the bank’s commitment to our community.”

Beneficiaries, including Mrs. Adanma Mbah and Mrs. Nnenna Okeke, expressed heartfelt gratitude, noting that the food support had brought timely relief and urging other organizations to follow Fidelity Bank’s lead in tackling hunger and restoring hope.

Since its launch in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative has distributed over 250,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, reaching more than 300 communities nationwide.

Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank has won multiple awards including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award (BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards), Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application (Global Business Outlook), and Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider (Global Brands Magazine). It has also been recognized as Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria (Euromoney Awards for Excellence) and Export Financing Bank of the Year (BusinessDay BAFI Awards).