Fidelity Bank Supports Quality Education Delivery In Makoko

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to pupils in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP).

The outreach, facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, involved the distribution of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials and other learning tools to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.

Speaking during the presentation, the Divisional Head, Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Kingsley Ohiri, said the initiative aligns with the bank’s broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focus on education, youth empowerment and social welfare in underserved communities.

“The Fidelity Helping Hands Programme is our staff volunteer initiative that enables employees to identify and execute impactful CSR projects. Through this programme, staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils and other essential learning tools. This aligns strongly with one of our CSR pillars — education,” Ohiri said.

He disclosed that over 500 school bags and more than 2,000 exercise books, alongside other learning materials, were distributed during the outreach.

“We are proud to give back to the Makoko community. By providing pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are helping to build a stronger future for the children, the community and Nigeria at large,” he added.

The gesture, aimed at enhancing learning outcomes in one of Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, was warmly received by school administrators, teachers and parents.

The Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, commended the bank for the intervention, noting that it would significantly support academic performance.

“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This gesture will go a long way in helping our pupils improve academically. Recognising students who placed first to tenth in their classes is also a great motivation for our children,” she said.

Similarly, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Laoye Joseph, described the donation as a profound act of compassion.

“Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray that God continues to uplift the bank,” he stated.

Teachers at the event noted that many pupils attend school without basic supplies, a situation that affects participation and learning outcomes. They applauded Fidelity Bank for easing the financial burden on parents amid rising household expenses.

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, staff of the bank identify community-impact projects and contribute funds, which are matched by the bank’s management to amplify impact.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking platforms, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received multiple local and international awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award, Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award, and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria.