Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable children through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos, aimed at creating a safer, healthier, and more conducive environment for learning and development.
The intervention was carried out under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), the Bank’s flagship employee-driven Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, which empowers staff to identify impactful community projects, raise funds for their execution, and receive matching support from the Bank.
Spearheaded by the Bank’s Audacious Class of newly inducted employees, the outreach addressed several critical needs at the orphanage, including the renovation of damaged roofing and POP ceilings, fumigation of the premises, donation of essential food supplies, and payment of school fees for some of the children.
Speaking during the outreach, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative reflects the Bank’s belief that sustainable community impact is best achieved when employees are empowered to champion meaningful causes.
“The Fidelity Helping Hands Programme gives our employees the opportunity to contribute their time, resources, and talents towards improving lives in the communities where we operate.
The Audacious Class identified Heritage Homes Orphanage, assessed its most pressing needs, and implemented interventions focused on infrastructure, nutrition, and education,” he said.
According to Nwagboh, the project demonstrates the long-term value the programme was established to deliver, noting that Fidelity Bank remains committed to supporting initiatives that create lasting positive change.
“We are delighted to be part of their journey. Today, these children have a secure roof over their heads, access to essential food supplies, and the assurance that their education will continue.
This is the kind of sustainable impact the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme was designed to achieve,” he added.
Expressing appreciation on behalf of the orphanage, Assistant General Manager of Heritage Homes Orphanage, Irene Light, described the intervention as timely and life-changing.
“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for this remarkable act of kindness.
They completely renovated our roof, replaced the damaged POP ceiling, fumigated the home, provided food items and, most importantly, paid the school fees of some of our children.
Their generosity has brought relief, comfort, and renewed hope to everyone in this home,” she said.
Light added that the intervention has restored dignity to the facility, improved the safety and comfort of the children, and significantly enhanced their overall living conditions.
She also prayed for the continued growth and success of the Bank, commending its unwavering commitment to positively impacting lives.
Fidelity Bank Plc is one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, serving more than 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank has received several prestigious local and international recognitions, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME Support, Best Retail and SME Bank by Independent Newspapers, Best Bank for Export and Trade Finance, Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay BAFI Awards, Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards, the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year by Nairametrics, SME Bank of the Year by NewsDirect, the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citi Group, and Excellence in Community Empowerment by Global Brands Magazine.
