Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once
again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’
lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at
promoting quality education delivery across the country.
In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank recently renovated the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. This initiative, which was executed under the auspices of the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), was championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of Fidelity Bank. The FHHP allows Fidelity Bank staff to identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matching support from the bank to implement impactful projects.
At the official handover ceremony, Ovie Mukoro, Regional Bank
Head, Midwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, highlighted the alignment of the renovation
project with the bank’s CSR pillars, emphasizing the promotion of quality
education and youth empowerment. Mukoro stated, “The renovation project
reflects the Bank’s commitment to enhancing the lives of its host communities
through the dedication and generosity of its newly inducted staff who
voluntarily contributed funds to support the project.”
The Principal of Emotan Junior College, Mrs. Idukpaye
Henrietta, expressed her gratitude, noting that the investment in the school is
an investment in the nation’s future. She looked forward to a lasting
partnership that would continue to uplift and empower the students. Similarly,
Mrs. Sandra Iyalekhue, Acting Education Secretary, Oredo Local Government
Education Authority (LGEA), commended Fidelity Bank for the kind gesture,
noting that the project would contribute to the educational development of the
students and promote research work.
In Abuja, Fidelity Bank further demonstrated its CSR
commitment by donating 40 tables and chairs to LEA School at the Federal
Capital Territory. This initiative, also executed under the FHHP by the
Prodigies Inductees Class, aims to support quality education delivery in a bid
to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 – Quality Education.
Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications,
Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasized the importance of supporting education as a tool
for societal improvement. He stated, “At Fidelity Bank, we recognize the
importance of supporting education as a tool for improving society. Through
initiatives like this, we aim to ensure that every child has access to
essential educational resources and become an asset to their family, their
community and the nation.”
The headmaster of LEA School, Mr. Mohamed Musa, expressed his
gratitude for the timely intervention, noting that the donation would address
the critical need for adequate classroom seating, preventing students from
having to sit on the floor during classes. He encouraged other corporations to
follow Fidelity Bank’s lead and support quality education delivery.
These initiatives come to join a long list of Fidelity Bank’s
interventions in the education sector. It will be recalled that the bank
launched the Read2Lead Initiative last year to foster a culture of reading and
writing among young people. The bank also hosted a webinar targeted at
businesses operating in the education sector, themed, "Maintaining
Educational Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities", in September
2024 as part of its strategy to improve the country’s education system.
Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a
full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 8.5 million customers
through digital banking channels, its 251 business offices in Nigeria and
United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is the recipient of multiple local and international
Awards, including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay
Awards; the Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; Best Payment
Solution Provider Nigeria 2023; and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global
Banking and Finance Awards. It was also recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in
Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023 and the Best Domestic
Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.
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