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Fidelity Bank’s CSR Initiative Delivers Hope to Makoko Schools

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4 months ago

January 12, 2026

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L–R: Head Teacher/School Manager, Aiyetoro African Church Primary School, Okoro Chineye Patricia; School Manager, Adekunle Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Tinubu Abimbola; Head, Legal Services Division, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri; School Manager, Makoko Anglican Nursery & Primary School, Olaoye Joseph; and Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; during the presentation of educational kits to pupils of Adekunle, Makoko, and Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary Schools in the Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos.

By Love Ikuku-Oyedokun

Lagos, Nigeria – In line with its commitment to community development and educational empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated essential school supplies to pupils in Makoko, Lagos, through its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP).

Cablenews24 reports that this initiative, spearheaded by the bank’s Legal Services Division, provided school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, and writing materials to students at Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.

Kingsley Ohiri, Divisional Head of Legal Services at Fidelity Bank, explained that the donation aligns with the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus on education and youth empowerment.

“Through FHHP, our staff volunteers identify and execute impactful projects in underserved communities,” Ohiri said. “Today, we’ve distributed over 500 school bags, 2,000 exercise books, and other learning tools to support these children’s education. We believe investing in their future strengthens not just Makoko but Nigeria as a whole.”

School administrators and teachers expressed deep appreciation for the gesture, noting its significance for families struggling with economic challenges.

Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, said: “Fidelity Bank’s support will greatly enhance our pupils’ academic performance. Rewarding top-performing students also motivates others to excel.”

Mr. Laoye Joseph, School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, described the donation as “a lifeline for many children who lack basic learning materials.”

FHHP enables Fidelity Bank employees to propose and fund community projects, with the bank matching their contributions to maximize impact. The program underscores the bank’s dedication to sustainable social development.

About Fidelity Bank Plc
Fidelity Bank is a leading Nigerian financial institution serving over 9.1 million customers through 255 business offices and digital platforms, including its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has received multiple accolades, such as:

2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award (BusinessDay BAFI Awards)
Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application (Global Business Outlook)
Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria (Euromoney Awards for Excellence)

This outreach reinforces Fidelity Bank’s reputation as a socially responsible institution committed to fostering education and community growth.

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