Fidelity Bank Plc, has expanded its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power,” to Ikorodu, equipping over 30 women with vocational tools to boost their businesses and improve household income.
The Ikorodu outreach, which represents the third phase of the initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw beneficiaries receive 12 sewing machines and 15 grinding machines, among other items.
The recipients were drawn from Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North Local Government Areas.
Speaking at the event, the bank’s Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Nnamdi Edekobi, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said the initiative is designed to deliver meaningful and sustainable empowerment.
He noted that the programme goes beyond symbolic gestures by providing women with the tools and resources needed to build viable businesses, generate income, and create opportunities for their families.
Also speaking, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communication at Fidelity Bank, Meksley Nwagboh, described the Ikorodu outreach as a strategic intervention focused on underserved women at the grassroots level.
He added that the initiative would be expanded to other regions, including the South-East, South-South, and Northern Nigeria, to ensure broader inclusion in economic opportunities.
“When women are empowered financially, the ripple effect is felt across families, communities, and the broader national economy,” he said.
The “Give Her Power” initiative was initially launched in Lagos through partnerships with organisations such as LUSH Hair, Barbergirl Academy School of Barbering, Dee ‘n’ Ell the Shoe Architect, Inter-Bau Foundation, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, National Credit Guarantee Company, and One Universe.
The programme is anchored on the bank’s HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, which offers vocational training, mentorship, business support, and access to enterprise opportunities.
Before the Ikorodu activation, the initiative was held in Abeokuta, where 100 women received 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena.
The Ikorodu event drew key government and community stakeholders, including the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Adedayo Ladega; Executive Chairman of Ikorodu West LCDA, Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju; and Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Benson Sunday Ayodele.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Hassan Bukola from Ikorodu North LCDA, expressed appreciation for the support, describing it as life-changing and a boost to her business and family welfare.
Fidelity Bank said the successful rollout in Ikorodu underscores its commitment to scaling the “Give Her Power” initiative nationwide as a driver of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable community development.
