In a powerful show of corporate social responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc has reached out to residents of the Makoko waterfront community in Lagos, donating boats, educational supplies, food items, and other essential relief materials to support education and daily living in the area.
The intervention was spearheaded by the Achievers Inductees Class of 2025 under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, FHHP, the bank’s staff-driven CSR initiative through which employees identify pressing community needs, raise funds, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to execute impactful projects.
Speaking during the donation, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, reaffirmed the bank’s ongoing commitment to community development and social impact.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that when communities thrive, businesses prosper. Our commitment goes beyond banking, it is about improving lives, supporting education, and creating opportunities for growth. This donation reflects our dedication to nurturing the next generation and contributing to a more sustainable future,” he said.
Expressing gratitude, the traditional leader of Makoko, Baale Shemede Emmanuel Ajakaekun, praised the bank for its generosity and urged continued support for the community.
“We are grateful that Fidelity Bank came down here to support us. May their work continue to flourish, and may God lift them higher. We hope they will not forget us but come back again to support our people,” he said.
Similarly, Shemede Taiwo, Proprietor of Part of Solution Orphanage, Nursery and Primary School, described the donation as a life-changing gesture for children and families in Makoko.
”Many children here struggle to attend school because boats are expensive to build or hire. Fidelity Bank’s donation will make a huge difference in helping our children get to school safely and improving the welfare of residents. We truly appreciate this gesture,” he noted.
Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, the bank continues to drive social impact across Nigeria by addressing key issues in education, health, and welfare. The Makoko outreach follows a recent FHHP initiative at the Old People’s Home in Yaba, further demonstrating Fidelity Bank’s enduring commitment to sustainable community development and compassion-driven growth.