More than 1,500 residents of Kabuga in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State have received essential food supplies through Fidelity Bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable communities during Ramadan.
The outreach, organized in partnership with Misnoory Foundation, aligns with the bank’s commitment to social responsibility and poverty alleviation. Fidelity Bank staff personally distributed food items to ensure direct impact on the beneficiaries.
Bank’s Commitment to Fighting Hunger
Speaking at the event, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head, Brands and Communications, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, emphasized the initiative’s role in addressing food insecurity.
“Social responsibility is at the heart of who we are as a bank. The Fidelity Food Bank was launched to support vulnerable groups and alleviate hunger as part of our commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 2, which seeks to achieve zero hunger,” he said.
Since its inception in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank has provided over 150,000 food packs across Nigeria, targeting widows, children, and underprivileged families. The Kabuga outreach, specifically timed for Ramadan, focused on ensuring that families had access to basic food items during the fasting period.
Misnoory Foundation Lauds Fidelity Bank’s Support
Founder of Misnoory Foundation, Maryam Isa Inuwa, praised Fidelity Bank’s continued partnership in humanitarian efforts.
“Fidelity Bank is one of the major sponsors of our outreach programs. Their commitment to poverty alleviation aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are proud to collaborate in bringing relief to communities in need,” she stated.
Fidelity Bank’s Impact and Recognition
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial bank serving over 8.5 million customers through digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK-based subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received multiple awards, including Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023.
Through initiatives like the Fidelity Food Bank, the bank continues to make a tangible difference in communities nationwide, reinforcing its role as a socially responsible financial institution.
