By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to youth empowerment by partnering with Ashoka, a global network of social entrepreneurs, to support young innovators across Nigeria.
At the 2025 Ashoka Young Changemakers Festival in Lagos, Fidelity Bank’s Divisional Head of Product Development, Osita Ede, highlighted the bank’s support for creative youth as integral to its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.
“We are not just providing funding; we are building an ecosystem where young innovators can thrive,” Ede said, revealing that beneficiaries would have access to the bank’s SME Hub and specialised masterclasses.
Ashoka’s Regional Director for Anglophone West Africa, Josephine Nzerem, praised the partnership, noting that Fidelity’s ongoing support, including financial awards and mentoring, has been crucial in sustaining the changemaker initiative.
The 2025 edition of the festival spotlighted nine emerging changemakers poised to drive transformative impact in Nigeria.
Fidelity Bank, a leading Nigerian financial institution with over 9.1 million customers, has earned multiple awards for innovation and SME banking. Its collaboration with Ashoka marks a deepening commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and social impact leaders.
