By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has provided financial support to JKS Special Needs Academy through its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), aimed at sustaining care and shelter for vulnerable children in the Federal Capital Territory.
The intervention was driven by newly recruited staff under the bank’s “Team Valorem” initiative as part of their induction activities, with employee contributions matched by the bank to fund selecte
d community projects.
Speaking during the outreach, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative aligns with the bank’s corporate social responsibility focus on health, social welfare, and youth empowerment.
He said the programme reflects the bank’s commitment to improving lives and supporting vulnerable groups across Nigeria, noting that the funding will secure accommodation for the academy for another year.
“This intervention reflects our belief that building a better society is a shared responsibility,” he said, adding that the initiative ensures a stable and safe environment for the children.
Nwagboh also commended caregivers at the facility for their dedication and called for greater focus on empowerment and skill acquisition for children with special needs to support long-term self-reliance.
