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| L–R: Regional Bank Head, Mainland 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Chukwudi Egbuna; Minister-in-Charge, Methodist Church, Makoko, Very Revd. Ayodele Aromavo; and Divisional Head, Remedial and Operational Risks Management, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Damian Orizu, at the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Risk Management Directorate-led Back-to-School outreach to pupils in Makoko, Lagos, recently. |
The outreach, led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate, formed part of a Back-to-School intervention designed to improve learning conditions and promote personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities. Through the FHHP, Fidelity Bank staff receive matching financial support from the Bank’s management to implement community-based projects that address critical social needs.
A total of 124 primary school pupils benefited from the initiative. Items donated included school bags, exercise books, writing materials, towels, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes—aimed at supporting both academic excellence and healthy living.
Speaking during the outreach, Divisional Head, Remedial Assets, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Damian Orizu, who represented the Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, said the initiative reflects the Bank’s belief that sustainable business growth is inseparable from 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,” Dr. Orizu said. “This outreach is our way of investing in the future of Makoko’s children by supporting their education and promoting good hygiene—critical foundations for long-term development.”
He added that the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme embodies the passion and commitment of the Bank’s employees to drive meaningful social impact.
“The FHHP reflects the dedication of our employees to making a tangible difference. I commend the Risk Management Directorate for championing this intervention and demonstrating that corporate responsibility truly starts from within.”
Also speaking, the Baale of Adogbo (1) Community, Makoko, Chief Victor Panke, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for its continued support, highlighting the unique challenges faced by children in the waterfront settlement.
“This support will go a long way in easing the burden on our children and their families,” Chief Panke said. “Many pupils face daily transportation challenges across the lagoon just to attend school. We are grateful to Fidelity Bank and appeal for continued assistance, especially in providing boats to help our children access education more safely.”
The Makoko outreach marks Fidelity Bank’s third intervention in the community within the last two months, underscoring the Bank’s sustained commitment to education, hygiene, and inclusive community development.
Ranked among Nigeria’s leading banks, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank has received multiple local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay BAFI Awards; Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application by Global Business Outlook; Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider by Global Brands Magazine; Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence; and Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay BAFI Awards.