Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to educational development and community empowerment with the donation of back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across Plateau State.
The beneficiaries, randomly selected from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state, received school bags containing exercise books, writing materials, mathematical sets and water bottles as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at supporting learning and encouraging academic excellence.
The intervention was facilitated by staff of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the bank’s flagship employee-driven CSR platform. Under the initiative, staff identify community needs, raise funds to support projects and receive matching contributions from the bank’s management to increase the impact of the interventions.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, said the initiative reflects the institution’s belief in education as a vital tool for national development.
According to him, investing in children remains one of the most effective ways of building a brighter future, as education equips young people with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities needed to contribute positively to society.
Nwagboh noted that the donation aligns with Fidelity Bank’s broader commitment to social impact and sustainable community development through programmes that improve lives and create long-term value.
He encouraged the pupils to remain focused on their education, stressing that their dreams are achievable and that the future of Nigeria depends on well-educated, determined and inspired young people.
Also speaking, Shunom Leo, Branch Leader of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch, said the initiative represents a deliberate investment in the future of Plateau State.
“This is more than a donation of school materials. It is an investment in the future of these children and in the promise they represent,” he said, adding that Fidelity Bank remains committed to initiatives that improve lives, support education and strengthen communities across Nigeria.
Representing Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Caroline Dafur, commended Fidelity Bank and the Plateau State SDGs Office for what she described as a timely and impactful intervention.
She said the distribution of educational materials goes beyond charity and represents a meaningful investment in the future of Plateau children.
Dafur reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to education, healthcare, social protection and child welfare, while calling for stronger partnerships to sustain development efforts.
Earlier, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State SDGs Office, praised the bank for collaborating with the agency to improve the lives of children across the state.
She noted that the initiative demonstrates the value of partnerships in addressing societal challenges and expressed hope that more organisations would emulate the bank’s example.
Similarly, Sunday Amuna, Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board, described the donation as a foundation-laying initiative that would yield long-term benefits for the beneficiaries.
He said the quality of a child’s foundation determines the strength of their future, adding that Fidelity Bank’s intervention would contribute significantly to building that foundation.
The programme also included physically challenged children among the beneficiaries, underscoring the bank’s commitment to inclusiveness and equal opportunities.
Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, Fidelity Bank continues to implement initiatives that support education, empower communities and contribute to sustainable development across Nigeria.
