Fidelity Bank Reinforces Commitment to Education in Makoko with School Supplies Donation
L–R: Head Teacher/School Manager, Aiyetoro African Church Primary School, Okoro Chineye Patricia; School Manager, Adekunle Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Tinubu Abimbola; Head, Legal Services Division, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri; School Manager, Makoko Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Olaoye Joseph; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; during the presentation of educational kits to pupils of Adekunle, Makoko, and Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary Schools in the Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos.
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its dedication to community development and educational empowerment by donating essential learning materials to children in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos. The initiative was part of the bank’s Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).
The outreach effort, coordinated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, involved the distribution of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other educational supplies to pupils at Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School; and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.
During the presentation, Kingsley Ohiri, Divisional Head of Legal Services at Fidelity Bank Plc, explained that the gesture aligns with the bank’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused on empowering youth, supporting education, and improving social welfare within vulnerable communities.
“The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer initiative that enables employees to identify and implement impactful CSR projects,” Ohiri stated. “Today, our Legal Services Division team is in Makoko distributing back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils, and other essential learning tools. This initiative is rooted in one of our CSR pillars: education.”
He also emphasized the bank’s commitment to increasing access to quality education for children in public schools, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books, and numerous other learning items have been distributed today. At Fidelity Bank, we are proud to give back to the Makoko community. We believe that equipping these pupils with the right tools to learn is a step toward building a stronger future for the children, their community, and Nigeria,” Ohiri added.
The initiative received warm appreciation from school leaders, teachers, and parents, who expressed gratitude for Fidelity Bank’s support in improving educational opportunities in the underserved riverine community.
Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, remarked, “We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This gesture will significantly help our pupils’ academic growth. Recognizing the top students with awards also motivates our children.”
Similarly, Mr. Laoye Joseph, School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, described the donation as a heartfelt act of compassion, saying, “We truly appreciate Fidelity Bank’s ongoing support for the educational development of our children. Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardships, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray for the bank’s continued upliftment.”
Teachers at the event also highlighted that many pupils attend classes without basic supplies, which hampers participation and performance. They commended Fidelity Bank for alleviating some of the financial burdens faced by parents, especially amid rising household costs.
Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank staff identify impactful community projects and raise funds to support them. The bank’s management matches these contributions, extending their reach and effect.
Fidelity Bank Plc is recognized among Nigeria’s top financial institutions, serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, 255 branches nationwide, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received numerous awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI), the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award by Global Brands Magazine. It was also named the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney Awards for Excellence and the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BAFI Awards.