Fidelity Bank Boosts Education in Makoko with Donation of Learning Materials

Fidelity Bank Boosts Education in Makoko with Donation of Learning Materials

Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to pupils in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos.

The initiative, carried out under the bank’s Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) and facilitated by its Legal Services Division, benefitted pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.

Items distributed during the outreach included school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets, writing materials and other learning tools aimed at supporting effective teaching and learning in the riverine community.

Speaking at the presentation, the Divisional Head, Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Kingsley Ohiri, said the gesture aligns with the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus on education, youth empowerment and social welfare, particularly in underserved communities.

He explained that FHHP is the bank’s staff volunteer platform, which allows employees to identify and implement impactful CSR projects within their communities.

“Through this program, staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils and other essential learning tools. This strongly aligns with one of our CSR pillars, which is education,” Ohiri said.

He added that over 500 school bags and more than 2,000 exercise books, alongside other learning materials, were distributed during the exercise, stressing that the bank remains committed to improving access to quality education for children in public schools, especially those from indigent backgrounds.

“We believe that by providing these pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are contributing to a stronger future for the children, the Makoko community and Nigeria at large,” he noted.

The intervention was warmly received by school administrators, teachers and parents, who expressed appreciation for the bank’s support.

The Head Teacher of Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that it would enhance pupils’ academic performance.

“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for selecting our school as one of the beneficiaries. This gesture will go a long way in supporting our pupils academically. The recognition of students who placed first to tenth in their classes is also a great motivation,” she said.

Similarly, the School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Laoye Joseph, commended the bank for its compassion and sense of social responsibility, noting that many families in the community struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic challenges.

Teachers at the event also observed that several pupils often attend school without essential supplies, which affects classroom participation and learning outcomes, and praised Fidelity Bank for easing the burden on parents.

Under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program, staff of the bank identify community-based projects and raise funds to support them, with the bank’s management matching the contributions to increase impact.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received several local and international awards, including multiple recognitions in digital transformation, MSME banking and SME support.