By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host Eduthrive , a two-day conference aimed at equipping school owners and administrators with practical tools and strategies to excel in the forthcoming academic session.
The event, themed “Positioning Your School for Growth,” will be held on August 28–29, 2025, at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. It will feature panel discussions, stakeholder engagement sessions, and networking opportunities, with participation from the Lagos Office of Education Quality Assurance. The program is designed to promote sustainable growth and operational excellence within Nigeria’s education sector.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Osita Ede, Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank, noted that managing a successful school today requires more than academic expertise.
“Running a profitable educational institution today requires a blend of academic expertise and smart entrepreneurial skills. From keeping pace with evolving standards to upgrading facilities and paying competitive salaries, the financial demands on school administrators are significant. For many, the difference between surviving and thriving lies in having the right support. That’s what makes Fidelity Bank’s offerings for the education sector unique—we continuously curate products and services that empower school administrators and stakeholders across the education value chain,” Ede said.
The Eduthrive conference forms part of Fidelity Bank’s broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s education ecosystem. Earlier this year, the bank launched the Lighting Young Minds initiative, through which it donated solar-powered school bags to pupils in public primary schools. The intervention, described as a game changer, enables children to study safely at night without relying on candles or kerosene lamps.
The bank has also hosted a series of education-focused webinars, including “Strengthening Child Education through Parent-Teacher Partnerships” in 2024 and “Maintaining Education Standards Amidst Current Economic Realities” in September 2024. These initiatives reflect Fidelity’s commitment to providing financing, capacity development, branding support, and digital platforms tailored to educational institutions.
“The Eduthrive event presents an opportunity to unpack Fidelity Bank’s tailored solutions for the education sector—solutions that address real challenges and unlock growth potential,” Ede added.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial bank serving more than 9.1 million customers through 251 business offices and various digital channels across Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The bank has earned multiple local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award by Global Business Outlook, and the Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. It was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BAFI Awards.
