Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled plans to launch the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, a strategic engagement platform aimed at driving the growth, sustainability and profitability of small and medium enterprises, SMEs across Nigeria.
The initiative is designed to bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts to explore emerging opportunities, economic trends, innovation and sustainable growth strategies for SMEs operating in Nigeria’s evolving business environment.
Speaking on the initiative, the Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises at Fidelity Bank, Ugochi Osinigwe, said the forum underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting small businesses through innovative financial solutions and capacity-building programmes.
According to her, the Quarterly Business Forum forms part of the bank’s broader strategy to engage entrepreneurs across the country, strengthen their operational capacity, facilitate networking opportunities and provide advisory support that will help businesses navigate economic challenges and achieve long-term success.
She noted that Fidelity Bank has consistently championed SME development through a combination of financial products, business support services and strategic interventions designed to empower entrepreneurs.
The maiden edition of the forum is scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on June 3, 2026.
A major highlight of the event will be a keynote address titled “Scaling Trade and Distribution Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” to be delivered by Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc.
Participants will also benefit from a Business and Economic Outlook session themed “Doing Business in a Trade Driven Economy,” to be presented by Okechukwu Ugoji, Group Head, SME, Fidelity Bank Plc.
The event will conclude with a networking session aimed at fostering strategic partnerships, business collaborations and knowledge-sharing among participants.
The introduction of the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum further expands the bank’s portfolio of SME-focused initiatives. The bank had earlier established the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, a dedicated facility that provides entrepreneurs and businesses in the creative sector with access to mentorship, stakeholder engagement opportunities, business advisory services and industry expertise.
Industry observers say the new forum is expected to strengthen Fidelity Bank’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading supporters of SME development while providing entrepreneurs with practical tools and insights needed to scale their businesses sustainably.
