The bank empowered them with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income.
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The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this at a webinar hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc.
As part of the initiative, Fidelity Bank is distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to empower women-led microbusinesses across Nigeria.
The Chairman of Dandi Local Government Council, Dr. Mansur Isah-Kamba, described the branch as a welcome relief after years of limited access to formal banking services.
Designed to equip women with practical, income‑generating skills and structured pathways to entrepreneurship; HAP 2.0 will build on the success of its inaugural edition held in 2023.
The partnership was sealed with the signing of a contribution agreement on 10 February 2026 in Accra, marking a shared commitment to empowering returnees with practical financial skills that support sustainable reintegration and economic resilience.
The project was executed under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative: Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP).
The outreach was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division.
The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy.
Given previous rulings, the judgment by the Supreme Court marks a significant victory for Fidelity Bank in a long-running dispute.
This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos.
The bank’s total assets also crossed the N10 trillion mark, driven by robust growth in cash, customer loans, and investment securities.
The bank’s loan book also grew with net loans and advances expanding to N4.9 trillion from N4.4 trillion recorded in the 2024 FY.
The competition, which held in Lagos over the weekend, drew remarkable participation from children aged 3 to 12years who competed across levels 1 through 7.
Through the FHHP, the bank continues to empower communities by addressing key social issues in education, health, and welfare.
The extension by the bank adds three more months to the campaign and raises the total prize pool from N159 million to a record N189 million.
The leading financial institution in Nigeria described the milestone as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation.
The debate to mark the 2025 IDGC was held at the SME Hub of Fidelity Bank Plc in Gbagada, Lagos State on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The bank invited schools nationwide to nominate outstanding young girls to participate in the programme, with submissions open until October 14.
The initiative is designed to expand access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as businesses owned by women and youths across Nigeria.