Fidelity Bank Promotes Quality Education in Makoko with Learning Materials Donation

Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in the Makoko community of Yaba, Lagos State, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).

The educational outreach, facilitated by the Bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the distribution of school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other essential learning tools to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Divisional Head of Legal Services at Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Kingsley Ohiri, stated that the initiative forms part of the Bank’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy aimed at empowering young people, supporting education, and improving social welfare in vulnerable communities.

“The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer initiative that enables employees to identify and execute impactful CSR projects within their communities,” Ohiri explained. “Through this program, volunteers from the Legal Services Division are in Makoko today to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils, and other essential learning items. This initiative aligns strongly with one of our core CSR pillars — education.”
He further emphasized the Bank’s commitment to improving access to quality education for children in public schools, particularly those from indigent backgrounds.

“Today, we distributed over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books, and several other learning materials. At Fidelity Bank, we are proud to give back to the Makoko community. By equipping these pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are contributing to a stronger future for the children, the community, and Nigeria at large,” Ohiri added.
The gesture, aimed at enhancing the learning experience of children in one of Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, was warmly received by school administrators, teachers, parents, and pupils.

Expressing appreciation on behalf of her school, the Head Teacher of Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, said, “We sincerely thank Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This support will significantly improve our pupils’ academic performance. The recognition of students who placed 1st to 10th in their classes is also a great motivation for our children.”

Similarly, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Laoye Joseph, described the donation as a meaningful act of compassion and corporate responsibility.
“We deeply appreciate Fidelity Bank for its continuous support for the educational development of our pupils. Many families in this community struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray for continued growth and success for the Bank,” he said.

Teachers at the event noted that many pupils often attend school without basic supplies, a challenge that affects classroom participation and academic performance. They commended Fidelity Bank for easing the financial burden on parents, particularly amid rising living costs.

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Program, staff members across the Bank identify impactful community projects and raise funds to support them, with contributions matched by the Bank’s management to amplify impact and reach.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a leading commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through its robust digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The Bank has received numerous local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award by Global Business Outlook; and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award 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 BusinessDay BAFI Awards.