Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0).
The programme is designed to equip women with practical, income-generating skills and structured pathways to entrepreneurship, building on the success of the inaugural edition held in 2023.
Speaking at a media chat to herald the launch of HAP 2.0, the Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, explained that the initiative has been enhanced to deliver greater impact.
“HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 reflects our commitment to continuous improvement. Having evaluated feedback from the first edition, we have returned with stronger partnerships and deeper mentorship programmes to ensure that women acquire not just skills, but sustainable economic opportunities,” he said.
He added that the programme will focus on guided, real-world learning through intensive apprenticeship training under reputable institutions and industry experts in selected fields such as hair styling, shoe making, auto mechatronics, and interior decoration.
“Participants will undergo intensive apprenticeship training under reputable institutions and industry experts, ensuring hands-on experience and practical knowledge,” Ede noted.
Beyond skills acquisition, HAP 2.0 will offer participants a comprehensive suite of business advisory services, including business and financial literacy training, mentorship support throughout the apprenticeship journey, access to Fidelity Bank’s women-focused and SME financial solutions, and guidance on business formalisation and growth strategies.
Further emphasising the bank’s vision, Ede said:
“By integrating structured mentorship with entrepreneurial development, Fidelity Bank is positioning women not just as trainees, but as future employers, innovators, and economic contributors within their communities. This aligns with our mandate to help individuals grow, businesses thrive, and economies prosper.”
About Fidelity Bank Plc
Ranked among Nigeria’s leading banks, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 10 million customers through its digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received multiple local and international awards, including:
- 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award – BusinessDay BAFI Awards
- 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award – Global Business Outlook
- 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award – Global Brands Magazine
- Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria – Euromoney Awards for Excellence
- Export Financing Bank of the Year – BusinessDay BAFI Awards