Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos State, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative.
The outreach programme was carried out in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the SAO Foundation, aimed at supporting vulnerable families and addressing food insecurity within the community.
Speaking during the event, the Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, represented by the Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of its host communities.
According to him, the programme goes beyond food distribution, focusing on uplifting lives, creating opportunities and strengthening support for families facing economic hardship.
Edekobi disclosed that since the launch of the initiative, over 150,000 food packs have been distributed across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, impacting hundreds of communities nationwide.
He explained that the Surulere outreach provided beneficiaries with essential food supplies to help combat hunger, promote healthy living and improve household welfare, while also aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Two on Zero Hunger.
The bank executive also commended the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, for supporting the initiative and encouraging partnerships targeted at underserved communities.
In her remarks, Hon. Omotayo praised Fidelity Bank and the SAO Foundation for bringing relief and support to residents of Surulere Constituency One.
She described the collaboration as a significant opportunity for the people, expressing optimism that future partnerships with the bank would further improve the livelihoods of Nigerians.
The outreach adds to Fidelity Bank’s growing record of social impact initiatives and follows its recent recognition as CSR Champion of the Year at the 2025 Independent Newspaper Awards for the Fidelity Food Bank project.
Ranked among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.