By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced the launch of the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, a strategic engagement platform designed to promote the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria.
The initiative will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, economic trends, innovation and strategies for sustainable growth.
Speaking on the initiative, the Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises at Fidelity Bank, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe, said the forum underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting the development of small businesses through a range of financial and non-financial interventions.
According to her, the Quarterly Business Forum forms part of the bank’s ongoing engagement with SMEs nationwide and aligns with its broader strategy of providing comprehensive support to entrepreneurs.
“Fidelity Bank remains a leading supporter of SMEs through numerous financial products and a strong advocate of a multi-dimensional approach to helping businesses succeed. Through this initiative, we will strengthen business capacity, encourage networking and provide advisory support to help enterprises navigate the evolving economic environment and achieve profitability,” Osinigwe said.
The maiden edition of the forum is scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on June 3, 2026.
The event will feature a keynote address titled, “Scaling Trade and Distribution Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” to be delivered by the Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo.
Participants will also receive insights on the business environment through a presentation themed, “Doing Business in a Trade-Driven Economy,” to be delivered by the Group Head, SME, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Okechukwu Ugoji.
The programme will conclude with a networking session aimed at fostering strategic partnerships and creating new business opportunities for participants.
The Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum is the latest in a series of initiatives introduced by the bank to support entrepreneurship and business expansion.
Among such initiatives is the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, a dedicated facility established to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in the creative industry. The hub provides access to networking opportunities, stakeholder engagement platforms, industry experts and mentorship programmes designed to enhance business growth and sustainability.
Fidelity Bank serves more than 10 million customers through its digital banking channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation and MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award by Global Brands Magazine.
It was also recognised as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and named Export Financing Bank of the Year at the BAFI Awards.
