Fidelity Bank Reinforces Commitment to Education with Library Renovation, School Donations

…Renovates Emotan College Library, Donates Furniture to Abuja School

Fidelity Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its dedication to fostering educational development in Nigeria through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Under its education-focused CSR pillar, the bank has recently embarked on projects aimed at enhancing the learning environment for students across the country.

In Edo State, the bank, through its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), spearheaded the renovation of the library at Emotan College, Wire Road, Benin City.

This initiative was championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of Fidelity Bank, reflecting the bank’s employee-driven approach to community development.

FHHP enables Fidelity Bank staff to identify pressing community needs, raise funds, and receive matching support from the bank to execute transformational projects.

At the official handover ceremony, Ovie Mukoro, Regional Bank Head, Midwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to education and youth empowerment.

He noted that the renovation aligns with the bank’s CSR objectives, stating, “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 profound gratitude, emphasising that investment in education is an investment in the nation’s future.

She expressed hope for a sustained partnership with the bank. Similarly, Mrs. Sandra Iyalekhue, Acting Education Secretary of Oredo Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), lauded Fidelity Bank’s gesture, noting that the refurbished library would significantly enhance students’ research capabilities and overall learning experience.

Extending its CSR drive beyond Edo State, Fidelity Bank also donated 40 tables and chairs to the Local Education Authority (LEA) School in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

This initiative, executed by the Prodigies Inductee Class under the FHHP, aims to address infrastructural deficits in public schools, thereby promoting quality education delivery in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) – Quality Education.

Speaking on the donation, Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, underscored the bank’s unwavering support for education as a vehicle for societal transformation.

He remarked, “At Fidelity Bank, we recognise 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 becomes an asset to their family, their community, and the nation.”

The Headmaster of LEA School, Mr. Mohamed Musa, commended Fidelity Bank for its timely intervention, highlighting that the provision of furniture would alleviate the pressing challenge of students sitting on the floor during lessons.

He urged other corporate entities to emulate Fidelity Bank’s proactive approach to education support.

Fidelity Bank’s contributions to the education sector extend beyond these recent projects. In 2023, the bank launched the Read2Lead Initiative to promote a culture of reading and writing among young learners.

Additionally, in September 2024, it hosted a webinar titled “Maintaining Educational Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities”, aimed at supporting businesses in the education sector.

Ranked among Nigeria’s top financial institutions, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 8.5 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 251 business offices in Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has earned numerous accolades, including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay Awards and the Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards.

It was also recognised as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.

With this sustained commitment to education as part of its corporate social responsibility, Fidelity Bank continues to make a significant impact, fostering a brighter future for Nigerian students and strengthening the nation’s educational landscape.