Fidelity Bank Boosts Education With Plateau School Donation

By Ayomide Otitoju

Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of its commitment to education and community development.

The initiative, carried out in Jos, benefited pupils randomly selected from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set and a water bottle to support their academic activities.

The intervention was facilitated by staff of the bank’s University of Jos Branch under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), a key component of Fidelity Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy. The programme enables staff to identify and fund impactful community projects, with the bank’s management matching contributions to increase their reach and impact.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to promoting education as a driver of national development.

According to him, investing in young people remains one of the most effective ways to build a brighter future, as education provides children with the knowledge, confidence and opportunities needed to contribute meaningfully to society.

Nwagboh noted that the intervention aligns with the bank’s broader objective of creating sustainable social impact and empowering future generations through education-focused initiatives. He encouraged the beneficiaries to remain committed to their studies, stressing that the future of Nigeria depends on educated, determined and inspired young people.

Also speaking, the Branch Leader of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch, Mr. Shunom Leo, described the donation as a strategic investment in the future of Plateau State.

“This is more than a donation of school items. It is a deliberate investment in the future of Plateau State and in the promise these children represent,” he said.

Representing Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms. Caroline Dafur, commended Fidelity Bank and the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office for the initiative.

She described the donation as a timely intervention that would contribute significantly to the educational development of children across the state.

Dafur reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to prioritising education, healthcare, social protection and child welfare, while calling for stronger partnerships to advance sustainable development.

In her remarks, the Project Coordinator of the Plateau State SDGs Office, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, praised Fidelity Bank for partnering with the agency to improve the lives of children in the state.

She said the collaboration demonstrated the importance of partnerships in addressing societal challenges and urged more organisations to invest in their host communities.

Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Sunday Amuna, described the initiative as a meaningful contribution to the educational foundation of the beneficiaries.

The donation also extended to physically challenged children, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities.

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, Fidelity Bank continues to support education, community empowerment and sustainable development initiatives across Nigeria.