Fidelity Bank Plc, a top Nigerian financial institution, will host Eduthrive, a two-day conference designed to support school owners ahead of the new academic session.
The event will take place on August 28–29, 2025, at the Fidelity SME Hub, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos. With the theme “Positioning Your School for Growth,” it will feature panel discussions, stakeholder sessions, and networking opportunities. The Lagos Office of Education Quality Assurance will also participate.
Focus on Education and Business Skills
According to Osita Ede, Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank, school administrators must combine teaching expertise with strong business skills.
“Running schools today involves more than academics,” Ede said. “Owners face financial pressure from facility upgrades, competitive salaries, and rising standards. Fidelity Bank’s education-focused solutions help them move from survival to sustainable growth.”
The bank aims to strengthen schools through financing, branding, digital tools, and capacity development.
Building on Past Initiatives
The Eduthrive conference adds to Fidelity’s track record in supporting education. Earlier in 2025, the bank launched the Lighting Young Minds initiative, distributing solar-powered school bags to pupils in public schools. The innovation allows children to study safely at night without candles or kerosene lamps.
In 2024, Fidelity hosted webinars such as “Strengthening Child Education through Parent-Teacher Partnerships” and “Maintaining Education Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities.” These programs highlight the bank’s long-term commitment to education.
Ede noted that Eduthrive will also introduce tailored Fidelity Bank solutions that address real challenges and unlock new opportunities for schools.
Interested participants can register via https://bit.ly/Back-to-SchoolReadiness2025
With over 9.1 million customers across 251 branches in Nigeria and the UK, Fidelity Bank continues to win awards for innovation. In 2024 alone, it received recognition for Digital Transformation and MSME Banking, Mobile Banking Innovation, and SME Excellence.
