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| L-R: Head Coach, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club & Lagos State Gymnastics Club, Patrick Umoh; CEO, Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Yoyin Akpose; Creative Coach, Gymfest Championship 2.0, Oyegbata Chinedu; and Gymfest Program Coordinator, Faith Oaikhiena; flanked by some participants during the Gymfest Championship 2.0 sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc and held in Lagos, recently. |
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports development as the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0, held in Lagos over the weekend.
The event attracted vibrant participation from children between the ages of 3 and 12, who competed across Levels 1 to 7. Gymfest 2.0 brought together young gymnasts, parents, coaches, schools, clubs, and corporate sponsors, all united by a shared mission to nurture and spotlight budding gymnastic talent across the country.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized that the bank’s investment in gymnastics aligns with its broader vision to support platforms that equip young Nigerians to unlock their potential.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe sports are a powerful tool for transformation. They instill discipline, sharpen focus and foster teamwork—qualities that shape character and build strong communities,”Nwagboh said.“As headline sponsor of Gymfest, we are proud to support an initiative that promotes physical excellence, strengthens community bonds, and inspires national pride. Gymfest is more than a competition; it motivates children to set ambitious goals and pursue them with dedication.”
Also speaking at the event, Yoyin Akpose, Founder of Tee Tumblers Gymnastics Club and Co-founder of Gymfest Championship, shared the long-term objective of expanding access to gymnastics across Nigeria.
“Our aim is to make gymnastics accessible to every child with a dream. We envision fully equipped centers across Surulere, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Apapa, and more—creating opportunities for children at all levels,”Akpose said.“GYMFEST is changing the narrative by offering a structured platform for talent development, international exposure, and professional training.”
One of the high points of Gymfest 2.0 was the outstanding performance of Oluwatoni Pitan, who clinched the top position as Overall Best Gymnast in the Level 2 Vault category.
Filled with excitement, she shared:
“I feel very excited because I didn’t expect this at all. This is my first Level 2 competition, and it took me three weeks of preparation. I encourage other female gymnasts to work hard and stay consistent—you never know when your opportunity will come.”
Oluwatoni also expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank, the organizers, and her parents for giving her the platform to showcase her talent and pursue her athletic dreams.
Through strategic partnerships such as Gymfest, Fidelity Bank continues to demonstrate its dedication to nurturing the next generation, fostering excellence, and driving positive change through youth-focused and community-centered sports initiatives.
Ranked among Nigeria’s best banks, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.