Fidelity Bank Extends Lifeline to IDPs in Benue with Relief Distribution

…Over 2,000 beneficiaries receive food and mattresses in Makurdi

In a continued show of support for displaced communities, Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed food packs and mattresses to over 2,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Ultra-Modern International Market Camp in Makurdi, Benue State.

The humanitarian outreach, conducted in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation, is part of the bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative—a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program aimed at tackling hunger and hardship across Nigeria. Since its inception in April 2023, the program has delivered more than 200,000 food packs nationwide.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities.

“The Fidelity Food Bank has played a vital role in combating poverty and malnutrition. We are proud to return to Benue State to offer this support and hope today’s donation brings relief and comfort to the beneficiaries.”

Mrs. Hawa Abbas, Executive Officer of the Abbasid Charity Foundation, emphasized the need to restore dignity to the displaced, noting that the provision of mattresses would help ensure IDPs no longer sleep on bare floors.

“This donation is a message of solidarity and compassion. We want the displaced to know they are not forgotten.”

Also speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. James Iorpuu—represented by Camp Manager Mr. Robert Nyom—commended Fidelity Bank and its partners for the intervention.

“This support has brought relief to many and is deeply appreciated.”

The latest intervention adds to Fidelity Bank’s track record of humanitarian support. In 2024, the bank provided food and relief materials to over 1,500 victims of flooding in Mokwa, Niger State.

Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier commercial banks, serves over 9.1 million customers through a network of 255 business offices, digital platforms, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 BAFI Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation and MSME Banking, and recognition as Nigeria’s Best Bank for SMEs by Euromoney