Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded its community support efforts with the distribution of food packs to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative.
The outreach programme was carried out in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the Sodiq Abiodun Ogundare Foundation, SAO Foundation.
Speaking during the event, Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, who was represented by the Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha, said the initiative reflects the bank’s continued commitment to supporting communities and improving family wellbeing.
“Today goes beyond the distribution of food items; it is about uplifting lives, creating opportunities, and strengthening our commitment to the wellbeing of families in this community,” he said.
Edekobi disclosed that since the launch of the Fidelity Food Bank initiative, the bank has distributed more than 150,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, positively impacting communities nationwide.
“Today’s outreach has provided over 1,500 beneficiaries with essential feeding supplies that will help address hunger, support healthy living, and improve the overall wellbeing of families. This initiative also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2, which focuses on achieving Zero Hunger,” he added.
He also commended the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, for supporting the initiative and encouraging partnerships targeted at underserved communities.
Speaking at the event, Omotayo praised Fidelity Bank and the SAO Foundation for bringing support to residents of Surulere.
“I am very happy that the foundation is growing. Fidelity Bank are our people and I appreciate this collaboration that has brought this massive opportunity to our people in Surulere Constituency 1,” she said.
She expressed optimism that future collaborations with the bank would continue to improve the lives of Nigerians.
The bank recently received recognition as CSR Champion of the Year at the 2025 Independent Newspaper Awards for its Food Bank initiative.
Ranked among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
