Ekiti Residents Benefit from Fidelity Bank Food Bank Initiative

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has extended its flagship Fidelity Food Bank initiative to residents of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, distributing hundreds of food packs to underserved members of the community.

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The Food Bank programme, launched in April 2023, is part of the bank’s nationwide hunger alleviation drive, designed to cushion the impact of economic hardship on vulnerable Nigerians. To date, the initiative has delivered over 250,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, reaching more than 300 communities.

Speaking at the Ado-Ekiti distribution event, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, stated:

> “The Fidelity Food Bank is our response to the rising levels of hunger in Nigeria. It is a proactive and compassionate CSR initiative that we have sustained for over two years, reflecting our enduring commitment to addressing poverty and hunger nationwide. We are proud to bring this mission to Ado-Ekiti.”

The initiative received widespread commendation from community stakeholders. Reverend Father Benedict Bimbola Joseph, Cathedral Administrator at Saint Patrick Catholic Cathedral, lauded the bank’s generosity:

> “Fidelity Bank has brought much-needed relief to our people. This is a welcome and unprecedented gesture in our community, and we hope other corporate organisations will emulate it.”

Similarly, Reverend Father Michael Domingo, one of the programme’s partners, praised the vision of Fidelity Bank’s leadership:

> “The bank has shown wisdom and compassion by supporting government efforts to combat poverty, especially at a time when hunger is a pressing issue. We are truly grateful.”

The Fidelity Food Bank continues to make significant impact nationwide. Recent interventions include the provision of essential food items to over 1,500 flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State, and support for more than 2,000 displaced persons affected by the Yelwata attacks in Benue State.

Ranked among Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 9.1 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has earned multiple awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application by Global Business Outlook, and Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider by Global Brands Magazine. It was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year by BAFI Awards.