Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its efforts to combat hunger and improve food security in Nigeria with the distribution of food packs to more than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi and Irrua, Edo State.
The intervention, carried out under the bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, took place at the Uromi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
Speaking at the event, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of families and supporting communities where it operates.
He said the distribution was not only about providing food but also about helping families cope with economic pressures and strengthening community resilience.
“Today’s distribution will provide over 2,500 beneficiaries with essential food supplies. This event goes beyond the distribution of food items; it is about uplifting lives, strengthening communities and supporting families with resources that contribute to their wellbeing and resilience,” Nwagboh said.
According to him, the intervention supports the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Nwagboh disclosed that Fidelity Bank distributes 10,000 food packs every month through the Fidelity Food Bank programme, working with 19 partners across Nigeria to reach communities facing food insecurity.
The initiative received commendation from the Edo State Government. Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Jerry Uwangue, praised the bank for extending the programme to residents of Uromi.
Uwangue noted that corporate organisations have an important role to play in supporting communities, particularly as families contend with increasing financial pressures.
“At a time like this, when family needs come first, this act of kindness demonstrates that corporate organisations have a vital role to play in the wellbeing of our communities,” he said.
He added: “On behalf of our Governor and the good people of Edo, particularly the people of Uromi, I thank Fidelity Bank for this remarkable demonstration of corporate responsibility and generosity.”
Beneficiaries also expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank and its partners, saying the food packs would provide immediate relief and help reduce the burden of feeding their families.
Launched in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank is one of Fidelity Bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on reducing hunger and malnutrition while supporting communities affected by food insecurity.
Since its inception, the programme has distributed more than 300,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving more than 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award for the Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award by Global Brands Magazine.
It was also recognised as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and named Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BAFI Awards.
