Fidelity Bank to Host Eduthrive Conference, Equipping School Owners for Growth

Fidelity Bank Plc is set to host Eduthrive, a two-day conference aimed at empowering school owners with strategies to thrive in the new academic session.

The event, themed “Positioning Your School for Growth,” will run from August 28 to 29, 2025, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. It will feature panel discussions, stakeholder engagements, and networking sessions, with the Lagos Office of Education Quality Assurance among key participants.

According to Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank, the initiative underscores the need for schools to combine academic excellence with sound business practices.

“Running a successful educational institution today requires more than knowledge—it demands entrepreneurial skills. From upgrading facilities to paying competitive salaries, the financial demands on school owners are significant. Fidelity Bank provides tailored solutions that help schools move from surviving to thriving,” he said.

The Eduthrive Conference adds to Fidelity Bank’s track record of interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. Earlier this year, the bank launched the Lighting Young Minds initiative, donating solar-powered school bags to public school pupils, enabling them to study safely at night.

In 2024, the bank also organized education-focused webinars on themes such as “Strengthening Child Education through Parent-Teacher Partnerships” and “Maintaining Education Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities.”

These efforts, Fidelity Bank said, reflect its commitment to advancing education through financing, branding, digital solutions, and capacity development.

Registration for the conference is open via https://bit.ly/Back-to-SchoolReadiness2025.

Fidelity Bank, which serves over 9.1 million customers across Nigeria and the United Kingdom, has been recognized locally and internationally for excellence in SME support and digital transformation. In 2024, the bank was named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney and also clinched the Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.