Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has emphasised its commitment to social welfare and inclusive community development with the donation of food items and essential supplies to residents of Modupe Cole Memorial Childcare and Treatment Home School.
The outreach, executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), was facilitated by Team Vertex, a group of newly recruited employees of the bank, as part of their induction activities. The items donated included foodstuff and stationery to support the welfare and educational needs of the children and residents of the facility.
Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the initiative reflects the bank’s deep commitment to giving back to society and supporting vulnerable communities.
According to him, Fidelity Bank remains a socially responsible organisation, with CSR at the heart of its management philosophy. He noted that the bank’s focus areas include education, health, social welfare, the environment and youth empowerment.
He commended Modupe Cole Memorial Home for its longstanding impact in the care, education and development of children and persons with special needs. He added that the bank was proud to continue supporting the institution, given its remarkable contribution to society.
Nwagboh further stated that the donation would help address some of the pressing needs of the residents, while supporting the Home’s efforts to promote dignity, inclusion and opportunity.
He also praised the creativity and resilience of the residents, noting that their artworks and vocational skills demonstrate their unique abilities and potential.
Also speaking during the visit, Mr. Agwu Emenike Alexander, Class Governor of Team Vertex, said corporate responsibility remains deeply embedded in Fidelity Bank’s culture. He noted that the team was glad to support an institution that continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and persons with special needs.
FHHP is a key part of Fidelity Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. Through the programme, employees are encouraged to identify community needs and support impactful causes with their time, resources and skills. Participating teams contribute fifty percent of the project cost, while the bank provides a matching contribution.
Responding on behalf of the Home, the Head Teacher of the 66-year-old facility, Mrs. Abosede Oyeniran, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for its thoughtful intervention and continued support.
She said the donation had brought joy to the residents and commended the bank for its kindness and generosity. She also acknowledged the support of the Lagos State Government, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians, whose contributions continue to sustain the institution.
Oyeniran explained that the Home remains committed to empowering its children through academic and vocational education. She noted that children who may not cope fully with conventional academics are trained in skills such as painting, tailoring, hairdressing, shoemaking, bead making and soap production.
She added that some former residents are already excelling in mainstream educational institutions, including the University of Lagos, Federal College of Education, Oyo, and Akoka High School.
The initiative reinforces Fidelity Bank’s commitment to creating lasting social impact and supporting institutions that provide care, education and opportunities for vulnerable members of society.
Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving more than 10 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international awards, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME support; Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers; Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; and Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards. The Bank also received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award by Nairametrics, the SME Bank of the Year award by NewsDirect, and the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citi Group, in addition to recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.
