Fidelity Bank Extends Food Aid to Over 1,500 Kano Residents in Ramadan Outreach

Over 1,500 residents of Kabuga community, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, have received essential food supplies through the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to social welfare and community support.

The outreach, conducted in partnership with Misnoory Foundation, is part of Fidelity Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to alleviate hunger, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Bank staff distributed food packs to vulnerable individuals, including women, widows, and children, ensuring they have sustenance during the fasting period.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brands and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, highlighted the bank’s dedication to community impact through strategic social interventions.

“At Fidelity Bank, social responsibility is a core value. Our Fidelity Food Bank initiative was launched to support the vulnerable and fight hunger as part of our contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 2—Zero Hunger. Since April 2023, we have distributed over 150,000 food packs across Nigeria, providing relief to thousands of families. Our outreach in Kabuga is another testament to our unwavering commitment to making a difference.”

In her remarks, Maryam Isa Inuwa, Founder of Misnoory Foundation, commended Fidelity Bank for its sustained support of humanitarian causes.

“Fidelity Bank is a major sponsor of our poverty alleviation and humanitarian efforts, and we are proud to partner with them. This collaboration enables us to reach more people in need, and today, it is the turn of Kabuga community to benefit from this impactful initiative.”

As one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, Fidelity Bank Plc continues to expand its reach, serving over 8.5 million customers through digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has received multiple local and international accolades, including:

• Export Finance Bank of the Year – 2023 BusinessDay Awards
• Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria – 2023 BAFI Awards
• Best SME Bank Nigeria – 2022 Global Banking and Finance Awards
• Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria – Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023
• Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria – Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023

Through initiatives like the Fidelity Food Bank, the bank continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to social impact, financial inclusion, and community development across Nigeria.

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