Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to Over 600 Plateau Pupils, Boosts Access to Education

 Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to Over 600 Plateau Pupils, Boosts Access to Education

L-R: Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator, Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank University of Jos Branch; Ms. Caroline Dafur, Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development; Hon. Sunday Amuna, Executive Chairman, Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Mr. Saje Joseph, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Plateau State Ministry of Education; and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc, during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Back-to-School outreach in Plateau State.

JOS, Plateau State – Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to educational development and community empowerment by donating back-to-school packs to more than 600 schoolchildren across Plateau State, providing learning materials aimed at supporting academic excellence and improving access to education.

The donation, carried out in Jos under the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, benefited pupils randomly selected from all 17 local government areas of the state. Each beneficiary received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set, and a water bottle.

The outreach was facilitated by staff of Fidelity Bank's University of Jos Branch through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), a flagship CSR initiative that enables employees to identify and support impactful community projects. Under the programme, staff members raise funds for selected projects, which are matched by the bank's management to maximize impact.

Speaking during the presentation, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, described education as a critical driver of national development and emphasized the importance of investing in young people.

According to him, education provides children with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities needed to make meaningful contributions to society.

"Investing in young people is one of the most impactful ways to build a brighter future. This intervention reflects Fidelity Bank's commitment to social impact and sustainable community development through initiatives that improve lives and create long-term value," Nwagboh said.

He encouraged the beneficiaries to remain committed to their studies, stressing that the future of Nigeria depends on a generation of educated, determined and inspired young people.

Also speaking, Branch Leader of Fidelity Bank's University of Jos Branch, Mr. Shunom Leo, said the initiative was designed to nurture future leaders and strengthen the educational foundation of children across the state.

"This is more than a donation of school items. It is a deliberate investment in the future of Plateau State and in the promise these children represent. Fidelity Bank remains committed to projects that improve lives, support education and strengthen communities across Nigeria," he stated.

Representing Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms. Caroline Dafur, commended Fidelity Bank and the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office for the intervention.

She described the donation as a timely investment in the future of Plateau children, noting that educational support initiatives contribute significantly to the development of society.

Dafur reaffirmed the state government's commitment to prioritizing education, healthcare, social protection and child welfare, while calling for stronger partnerships to advance sustainable development.

In her remarks, the Project Coordinator of the Plateau State SDGs Office, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, praised Fidelity Bank for partnering with the agency to positively impact children's lives.

She said the initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration in addressing societal challenges and urged more corporate organizations to invest in their host communities.

Similarly, the Executive Chairman of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Sunday Amuna, described the donation as a strategic investment in the future of the beneficiaries.

"The foundation we provide for children today determines the stability and success of their future. Fidelity Bank has made a meaningful contribution to that foundation, and we commend the bank for this impactful intervention," he said.

The programme also catered to physically challenged children with different forms of disabilities, underscoring the bank's commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all.

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, Fidelity Bank has continued to implement community-focused initiatives that promote education, social inclusion and sustainable development across Nigeria.

Fidelity Bank Plc currently serves more than 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices nationwide and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received several local and international recognitions for innovation, SME support, export financing, private banking services and community empowerment.