From Market Stall to Millionaire: Fufu Seller Wins Big in Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo

From Market Stall to Millionaire: Fufu Seller Wins Big in Fidelity Bank’s GAIM 6 Promo

Kano, Nigeria – November 4, 2025 – For Mrs. Francesca Ogbonnaya, a humble fufu seller in Kano, life took an unexpected and life-changing turn when a phone call from Fidelity Bank turned her into a millionaire overnight.

The Delta State-born trader, who has lived in Kano all her life, shared how her journey with Fidelity Bank began just a year ago and how consistent savings led her to an incredible surprise through the bank’s Get Alert in Millions (GAIM) Season 6 Promo.

“I started banking with Fidelity Bank in early 2024 after I left my former bank. I had heard good things about Fidelity Bank—their customer service, their friendliness—and when I opened my account, everything people said turned out to be true,” Mrs. Ogbonnaya recalled with a smile.

Running a modest food business in the bustling markets of Kano, Mrs. Ogbonnaya explained that she saves diligently every day, depositing whatever she earns from her sales, no matter how small. Unknown to her, this daily habit was earning her entries into the bank’s nationwide savings promo.

“I didn’t even know about GAIM 6 or any promotion. I was just saving my money as usual. Then one day, while I was sick and lying in bed, I received a call from Fidelity Bank telling me I had won ₦1 million. At first, I couldn’t believe it, but when I went to the branch, I realized it was true. I was so happy that I ran to my shop to share the news with everyone,” she said.

The win, she explained, came as a blessing not just for her, but for her entire family and business. Following advice from her bank, Mrs. Ogbonnaya invested the ₦1 million prize back into her business, expanding her fufu trade and increasing her daily turnover.

“The money made my business bigger and better. Fidelity Bank didn’t just give me the money; they guided me on how to use it wisely. Since then, my sales have improved, and I’m doing better than before,” she said proudly.

Expressing gratitude to Fidelity Bank, she praised the financial institution for its continued support of small business owners and everyday Nigerians through initiatives like GAIM.

“Fidelity Bank is truly a people’s bank. They have made many of us believe that saving is rewarding. I pray that they continue this promotion because it is changing lives and helping the poor,” she appealed.

When asked what message she had for Nigerians who are yet to bank with Fidelity, her advice was simple:

“Fidelity Bank is a good bank that you can trust. They don’t just keep your money safe; they can make you a millionaire. My story is proof that saving with Fidelity can change lives.”

The Fidelity Bank GAIM (Get Alert In Millions) promo, now in its sixth season, is one of Nigeria’s longest-running savings reward schemes designed to encourage the culture of saving among Nigerians while offering customers the chance to win millions of naira and other exciting prizes.

Through the GAIM initiative, Fidelity Bank continues to empower individuals, small business owners, and families across the country—turning simple savers like Mrs. Ogbonnaya into success stories and brand ambassadors for financial inclusion.