Fidelity Bank Champions Support for the Elderly

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by extending care and support to senior citizens at the Old People’s Home in Yaba, Lagos.

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The initiative was led by members of the Prolific Inductees Class of 2025 under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP)—the Bank’s flagship, employee-led Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform. Through the FHHP, employees are encouraged to identify meaningful community projects, mobilize resources, and receive matching contributions from the Bank to bring such projects to life.

Speaking during the outreach, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, highlighted the Bank’s unwavering belief in creating a mutually beneficial relationship with society.

> “Our success as a financial institution rests on the trust and patronage of our customers. Without the community, we have no existence. This realization drives our sustained investment in initiatives that positively impact lives across various segments through our CSR pillars,” he stated.

Dr. Nwagboh added that the donation to the elderly home goes beyond material support, describing it as a gesture of love, dignity, and respect for the aged, and a reaffirmation of the Bank’s enduring culture of service to humanity.

Residents of the home expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, offering heartfelt prayers and blessings to the Bank. Summarizing the community’s gratitude, one of the beneficiaries remarked, “God will reward you greatly and elevate you higher.”

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program, the Bank continues to build its reputation as a socially responsible and compassionate institution—proving that true and sustainable growth is anchored on trust, empathy, and investment in people.

Fidelity Bank Plc ranks among Nigeria’s leading banks, serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital channels, 255 business offices, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank’s consistent excellence has earned it numerous local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook; and 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider by Global Brands Magazine. Fidelity Bank was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay BAFI Awards.