Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools aimed at boosting economic independence and supporting small businesses.
The empowerment programme, held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, saw the distribution of 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines to women engaged in microbusinesses across the state.
The initiative forms part of the bank’s nationwide rollout of the “Give Her Power” programme, launched in March 2026 during activities marking International Women’s Day.
Speaking at the event, Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Folaranmi Jemirin, said the outreach reflects the institution’s commitment to practical and sustainable empowerment.
“At Fidelity Bank, our approach to empowerment is simple; it must be practical, inclusive, and sustainable. When you empower a woman economically, the benefits extend to her family, her business, and the wider community,” he said.
Jemirin explained that the initiative is anchored on the bank’s women-focused platform, HerFidelity, which provides financial literacy, business support, mentorship, and vocational training for women-led enterprises.
He added that the bank has scaled its interventions nationwide, including the distribution of over 1,000 vocational tools, rollout of apprenticeship programmes, and financial literacy sessions for young girls.
Also speaking, Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, commended the initiative, describing it as a shift from symbolic gestures to tangible empowerment.
“This initiative goes beyond celebrating International Women’s Day. It delivers real opportunities for transformation. When you empower a woman, you empower a family and, ultimately, society,” she said.
She further lauded the efforts of the Ogun State Government under Governor Dapo Abiodun in promoting women’s economic inclusion, urging beneficiaries to make productive use of the tools provided.
The “Give Her Power” initiative underscores Fidelity Bank’s broader commitment to fostering inclusive growth, supporting entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable community development.
