Fidelity Bank Plc has extended a helping hand to communities across Osun State through a series of empowerment and support programmes aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting financial inclusion.
The initiative, launched as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive, has delivered essential support to hundreds of indigenes, including capacity-building sessions, access to microcredit, and donations of business tools and equipment.
Speaking at a community outreach event held in Osogbo, the Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to economic empowerment at the grassroots level.
“We believe that real development starts from the bottom up. By empowering individuals and small businesses in Osun, we are not only promoting financial independence but also strengthening the local economy,” Onyeali-Ikpe said.
The outreach featured vocational training for youth and women, small business advisory services, and the distribution of starter packs to aspiring entrepreneurs in agriculture, retail, and crafts.
Several beneficiaries expressed gratitude, noting that the bank’s intervention would significantly boost their productivity and financial stability.
“This support means a lot to me. I’ve been trying to expand my poultry business but lacked the resources. Now, with the equipment and advice I’ve received, I can finally move forward,” said Akinola Yusuf, a young farmer from Ede.
The Osun State government, represented by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, praised Fidelity Bank’s initiative, calling it a timely and strategic partnership in the drive to reduce unemployment and poverty.
Fidelity Bank says similar programmes will be replicated in other states as part of its ongoing mission to build resilient communities and promote inclusive growth.
