Over 4,500 residents in the Abere and Modakeke communities of Ile-Ife, Osun State, have benefited from a two-day food distribution program organized by Fidelity Bank Plc.
The initiative, part of the Fidelity Food Bank, was held in partnership with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment and the Esther Adeleke Foundation.
The program provided essential food items to residents and included the donation of 500 Point of Sale (POS) machines, aimed at helping families and small businesses generate income.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and CEO of Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, represented by Mrs. Morenike Olabisi, Regional Bank Head, Southwest II, said the effort reflects the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its goal to support national development.
“This is the third distribution exercise in Osun State this year. Our aim is to support the fight against hunger in Nigeria and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger,” Olabisi said.
She emphasized that since its launch in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank initiative has reached communities across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
“The 500 POS machines donated will serve as tools for income generation, empowering many families and small business owners,” she added.
In his remarks, the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, represented by the Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment, Mr. Bayo Ogungbangbe, praised Fidelity Bank’s continued support for the people of Osun.
“This is not the first time Fidelity Bank is giving back to the state. Their dedication to the welfare of our people is commendable, and we urge other corporate bodies to follow their example,” he said.
Also speaking, the wife of the Osun State Governor and founder of the Esther Adeleke Foundation, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke, described the partnership with Fidelity Bank as impactful.
“My desire to alleviate poverty and support my husband’s vision for Osun State inspired this collaboration. We appreciate Fidelity Bank for their commitment to community upliftment,” she stated.
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, serves over 9.1 million customers through digital platforms and 255 business offices in Nigeria and the UK. The bank has earned multiple local and international recognitions, including:
2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award (BusinessDay BAFI Awards)
2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application (Global Business Outlook)
2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider (Global Brands Magazine)
Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria (Euromoney Awards for Excellence)
Export Financing Bank of the Year (BAFI Awards)
