Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship

…..Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Empower Nigerian Youths, Drive Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

 Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at equipping millions of young Nigerians with the skills, financial support and opportunities needed to build sustainable livelihoods.
The partnership positions Fidelity Bank as one of the financial institutions supporting the nationwide enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which seeks to tackle youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population.
As part of the next phase of the programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the South-East region. According to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the registration exercise will hold from July 1 to July 3, 2026, at the University’s Convocation Arena, with over 60,000 regular undergraduate students expected to benefit.
The initiative is expected to provide participants with access to entrepreneurship development opportunities, financial education, business support services and pathways to economic empowerment under the Federal Government’s youth intervention programme.
Speaking on the partnership, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, said the bank remains committed to investing in young Nigerians because they represent the country’s greatest resource and future economic drivers.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people, particularly its youths. Equipping young Nigerians with the right skills, opportunities and financial support is essential to unlocking their potential and accelerating national development.
“Through our digital banking platforms, financial literacy initiatives, youth-focused products and strategic partnerships, we continue to provide young people with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. We recognize that access to funding, mentorship and business development support remains a major challenge for many aspiring entrepreneurs, and we are committed to creating pathways that help them overcome these barriers,” Ede said.
According to the bank, its collaboration with YEIDEP aligns with its long-standing strategy of supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which play a critical role in job creation, innovation and Nigeria’s overall economic development.
Over the years, Fidelity Bank has continued to roll out youth-focused banking solutions, digital financial services and entrepreneurship support programmes aimed at promoting financial inclusion and helping emerging entrepreneurs access opportunities for business growth.
The bank noted that the YEIDEP partnership further demonstrates its commitment to creating sustainable economic opportunities for young Nigerians while supporting national efforts to reduce unemployment and stimulate inclusive economic growth.
Students and interested youths wishing to participate in the programme are encouraged to open a Fidelity Bank account and complete their registration through the bank’s dedicated YEIDEP enrolment portal.
The partnership is expected to deepen financial inclusion among young Nigerians while providing participants with greater access to enterprise development opportunities, business support and other interventions designed to foster long-term economic self-reliance.