IWD 2026: Fidelity Bank Launches ‘Give Her Power’ Skills Programme to Boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled a series of skills development masterclasses and support initiatives aimed at empowering women with income-generating abilities, improved professional visibility, and career advancement opportunities throughout March 2026.
The programme, organised to commemorate International Women's Day 2026, is being implemented under the bank’s
women-focused platform, HerFidelity, and aligns with the theme “Give to Gain,” which guides this year’s engagement activities.
As part of the initiative, HerFidelity on March 18 hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass focused on communication and presentation skills. The session provided participants with practical guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, personal branding, and confidence-building, particularly for women seeking to enhance their public speaking and professional presence.
Another session, the Gele Masterclass scheduled for March 30, will provide hands-on training in traditional gele tying. Organisers say the training is designed not only to celebrate cultural expression but also to equip women with a marketable skill that can serve as a source of income.
Participants will also benefit from professional headshot sessions aimed at helping them update their personal and professional profiles to improve visibility in business and career environments.
Speaking on the initiative, the Divisional Head of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking at Fidelity Bank, Ugochi Osinigwe, said empowering women economically creates ripple effects that benefit families, businesses, and communities.
According to her, the bank deliberately designed the programme to ensure that participants leave with practical skills they can apply immediately, whether through improved public speaking, stronger personal branding, or income-generating vocational skills.
Earlier in the month, the bank also reinforced its commitment to women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the “Give Her Power” initiative on March 5, accompanied by the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding with partner organisations.
The collaborations are anchored on the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme and are expected to expand women’s access to vocational training, business support, and sustainable enterprise opportunities across several sectors.
As part of the empowerment drive, Fidelity Bank is distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to support women-led microbusinesses across Nigeria.
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, currently serves more than 10 million customers through digital banking platforms, 255 business offices nationwide, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has also received several local and international awards for excellence in digital transformation, SME banking, and innovative financial services.
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