Lagos, Jan. 13, 2025 – Fidelity Bank Plc, a tier-one lender, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).
The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other learning materials to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos.
Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri, explained that the gesture forms part of Fidelity Bank’s broader CSR initiatives centered on empowering young people, supporting education, and enhancing social welfare in vulnerable communities.
“The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer program that enables employees to identify and execute impactful CSR projects.
“Through this program, staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here today in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils and other essential learning tools. This aligns strongly with one of our CSR pillars: education,” he said.
Ohiri further emphasized the bank’s focus on improving access to quality education for children in public schools, especially those from indigent backgrounds.
“Over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books and several other learning items were distributed today. We at Fidelity Bank are proud to give back to Makoko community.
“We believe that by supporting these pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are helping to build a stronger future for the pupils, the community and Nigeria,” Ohiri added.
The gesture, aimed at enhancing the learning experience of children in one of Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, received warm appreciation from school leaders, teachers, and parents who expressed gratitude for the bank’s support.
“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries.
“This gesture will go a long way in helping our pupils improve academically. Recognizing students who placed 1st to 10th in their classes is also a great motivation for our children,” Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, the Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, said.
Laoye Joseph, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, also described the donation as a profound act of compassion and responsibility.
“We truly appreciate Fidelity Bank and the continuous support for the educational development of our children. Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray that God continues to uplift the bank,” he said.
Teachers present at the event also noted that many pupils often attend classes without basic supplies, a challenge that affects participation and performance. They commended Fidelity Bank for easing the financial burden on parents, especially amid rising household expenses.
Fidelity Bank staff, through FHHP, identify impactful projects in their communities and raise funds to support them.
The bank’s management matches these contributions, amplifying their reach and impact.
