By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with skills, support and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Under the partnership, the bank will support the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which is designed to tackle youth unemployment, promote entrepreneurship and expand economic participation among Nigeria’s growing youth population.
The next phase of the initiative will be held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, which has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths from across the South-East.
According to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the exercise is scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 3, 2026, at the university’s Convocation Arena and is expected to accommodate more than 60,000 regular undergraduate students.
Speaking on the partnership, the Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, said empowering young Nigerians remains central to the bank’s vision of fostering a more inclusive and prosperous society.
He noted that the country’s youth represent its greatest asset and stressed the importance of equipping them with the skills, opportunities and financial support needed to unlock their potential and contribute to national development.
According to Ede, Fidelity Bank continues to provide young people with the tools required to succeed through its digital banking platforms, financial literacy programmes, youth-focused products and strategic partnerships.
He added that the bank recognises that limited access to funding, mentorship and business development support remains a major challenge for many aspiring entrepreneurs and is committed to creating opportunities that help them overcome these barriers.
Fidelity Bank said its collaboration with YEIDEP aligns with its long-standing commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which it described as critical drivers of economic growth, innovation and job creation in Nigeria.
The bank encouraged interested youths and students to open accounts and register for the programme through its dedicated online enrolment portal.Copyright TRUSTAFRICA NEWS.
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