In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc has launched a series of masterclasses and support initiatives aimed at equipping women with practical skills, boosting professional visibility, and accelerating career growth throughout March 2026.
The programme, delivered under the bank’s women-focused proposition, HerFidelity, aligns with this year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” guiding engagements designed to empower women economically and professionally.
On March 18, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass focused on communication and presentation skills. Participants received practical guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding, targeting women looking to strengthen their public speaking and professional presence.
A second session, the Gele Masterclass, is scheduled for March 30, offering hands-on training in gele tying. The bank positioned the session as both a celebration of cultural expression and a marketable skill women can convert into a source of income.
In addition, participants will have access to professional headshot sessions to update personal and professional profiles.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that empowering women economically creates an impact that extends beyond the individual. It strengthens families, grows businesses, and uplifts communities. That is why we have designed an elaborate plan to upskill women throughout this month,” said Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc.
“We want women to leave these sessions with practical tools they can apply immediately, whether that is speaking confidently in public, building a stronger personal brand, or learning a skill that can generate income.”
Earlier this month, the bank reinforced its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by signing strategic MoUs with partner organisations at the launch of its “Give Her Power” initiative on March 5, 2026.
These collaborations, anchored on the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, aim to expand access to vocational training, business support, and sustainable enterprise opportunities for women across multiple sectors.
As part of the initiative, Fidelity Bank is distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to support women-led microbusinesses across Nigeria.
Ranked among the leading banks in the country, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 10 million customers through digital channels, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
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