Fidelity Bank Donates Food Items to Enugu Custodial Centre, Reinforces Commitment to Inmates’ Welfare

Fidelity Bank Donates Food Items to Enugu Custodial Centre, Reinforces Commitment to Inmates’ Welfare

Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its corporate social responsibility efforts with the donation of food items and essential supplies to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre, in a move aimed at supporting their welfare and improving living conditions.

The outreach was executed by the bank’s Legacy Class of 2026 under its flagship CSR initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP). The programme empowers staff to identify pressing needs within their communities, mobilise resources, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to implement impactful interventions.

Items donated during the visit included garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk, and other consumables intended to ease the burden of feeding inmates at the facility, which houses over 3,000 individuals.

Speaking during the exercise, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, described the initiative as integral to the bank’s culture of promoting compassion and social responsibility among its workforce.

He noted that the decision to support the custodial centre was driven by the urgent need to assist in catering for inmates, adding that the intervention would complement ongoing efforts by the correctional authorities.

“As part of our staff induction process, we encourage employees to engage in meaningful community impact projects. Upon assessing the needs here, it was evident that providing food and essential items would deliver immediate value. With the large number of inmates, the daily responsibility of care is significant, and we believe this support will go a long way,” Nwagboh said.

He further emphasised that the initiative reflects the bank’s broader vision of nurturing responsible professionals who contribute positively to society beyond their corporate roles.

Responding, the Deputy Controller of Corrections at the facility, Dr. Sunday Igwe, commended Fidelity Bank for fostering a culture of social impact among its employees. He described the donation as timely, noting that it would help mitigate some of the operational challenges faced by the custodial centre.

Igwe also used the occasion to advise Nigerians, especially young professionals, to steer clear of criminal activities such as fraud and cybercrime, stressing that individual choices have lasting consequences.

“People must understand that their actions determine their outcomes. We urge everyone to remain law-abiding and focused,” he said.

The Fidelity Helping Hands Project continues to serve as a key platform for employee-driven community interventions, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to inclusive development across Nigeria.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a leading commercial deposit money bank with over 10 million customers, supported by a robust digital banking system, 255 business offices nationwide, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received several local and international recognitions for excellence in digital banking, SME support, and innovative financial services.