…Donates Boats and Relief Materials to Orphanage and Schools
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| L-R: Proprietor, Part of Solution School, Makoko, Prince Shemede Taiwo; Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Traditional Leader of Makoko Community, Shemede Emmanuel Ajaka; Head, HR Business Partnerships & Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nwamaka Kalu; and Class Governor, Achievers’ Inductees Class, Fidelity Bank Plc, Oluwabusayo Obagunwa, during the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) outreach and donation of food items and other relief materials to residents of Makoko, Lagos. |
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating boats, educational materials, food items, and other essential relief materials to residents of the Makoko waterfront community in Lagos.
The initiative, executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) — the bank’s staff-led CSR platform — was championed by members of the Achievers Inductees Class of 2025. Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank staff identify areas of need within their communities, mobilize funds, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to implement impactful projects.
Speaking during the donation exercise, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized the bank’s dedication to improving lives and fostering sustainable development.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that when communities thrive, businesses prosper. Our commitment goes beyond banking — it is about improving lives, supporting education, and creating opportunities for growth. This donation reflects our dedication to nurturing the next generation and contributing to a better, more sustainable future,” he said.
Receiving the items on behalf of the community, the Baale of Makoko, Chief Shemede Emmanuel Ajakaekun, expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank for its compassion and generosity.
“We are grateful that Fidelity Bank came down here to support us. May their work continue to flourish, and may God lift them higher. We hope they will not forget us but come back again to support our people,” he said.
Also speaking, the Proprietor of Part of Solution Orphanage, Nursery and Primary School, Shemede Taiwo, described the donation as life-changing for both children and residents of the community.
“Many children here struggle to attend school because boats are expensive to build or hire. Fidelity Bank’s donation will make a huge difference in ensuring our children get to school safely and improving the welfare of residents. We truly appreciate this gesture,” Taiwo said.
Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, the bank continues to support communities nationwide by addressing critical needs in education, health, and social welfare. The Makoko outreach follows a similar FHHP intervention at the Old People’s Home in Yaba, Lagos, underscoring the bank’s sustained commitment to people-centered development and environmental care.
Ranked among Nigeria’s best banks, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial bank serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received numerous local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay BAFI Awards, the Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award by Global Brands Magazine. Fidelity Bank was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay BAFI Awards.