Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre.
The outreach was carried out by the bank’s newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Project, FHHP.
The programme enables staff to identify pressing needs within their communities, raise funds, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to execute impactful interventions.
Items donated during the visit included garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk, and other consumables aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of inmates at the facility, which houses over 3,000 individuals.
Speaking during the visit, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, described the initiative as a reflection of the bank’s culture of compassion and responsibility.
“As part of our induction programme, we encourage new staff to identify meaningful ways to impact their communities. In assessing the needs of this facility, it became clear that providing food and other essentials would make an immediate difference,” he said.
Nwagboh added that the initiative is part of the bank’s broader goal of nurturing socially responsible professionals who contribute positively to society beyond their corporate roles.
Responding, the Deputy Controller of Corrections, Dr Sunday Igwe, commended the bank for fostering a culture of social responsibility among its employees.
He described the donation as timely, noting that it would help ease some of the operational challenges faced by the custodial centre.
Igwe also advised Nigerians, particularly young professionals, to avoid criminal activities such as fraud and cybercrime, stressing that personal decisions can have lasting consequences.
The Fidelity Helping Hands Project remains a key pillar of Fidelity Bank’s CSR strategy, promoting employee-led initiatives that drive inclusive development and provide support to underserved communities across Nigeria.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-service commercial bank serving over 10 million customers through its digital platforms, extensive branch network across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
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