Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed back-to-school packs to more than 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of efforts to support education and promote community development.
The intervention, which took place in Jos, benefited pupils selected from all 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 learning and academic development.
The initiative was facilitated by staff of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), a corporate social responsibility platform through which employees identify and support impactful community projects, with additional funding provided by the bank’s management.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, said the programme reflects the bank’s commitment to investing in education and empowering young people.
According to him, education remains one of the most effective tools for building a brighter future and creating opportunities for children to contribute meaningfully to society.
Nwagboh noted that the intervention forms part of Fidelity Bank’s broader commitment to sustainable community development and initiatives that create long-term social impact.
He encouraged the pupils to remain focused on their studies, stressing that education remains key to achieving their aspirations and contributing to national development.
Also speaking, Branch Leader of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch, Shunom Leo, described the donation as an investment in the future of Plateau State and the children who will shape it.
He said the bank remains committed to supporting projects that improve lives, strengthen communities and promote access to quality education across Nigeria.
Representing Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Caroline Dafur, commended Fidelity Bank and the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office for the initiative.
She described the donation as a timely investment in the future of children and reaffirmed the state government's commitment to prioritising education, healthcare and social welfare.
Dafur also called for stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors to sustain development initiatives that positively impact communities.
In her remarks, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State SDGs Office, Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, praised Fidelity Bank for partnering with the agency to improve the lives of children across the state.
She said the intervention demonstrates how collaboration can help address social challenges and create opportunities for future generations.
Similarly, Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Sunday Amuna, described the initiative as a foundation-building effort that would have lasting benefits for the beneficiaries.
According to him, investments in children's education help lay the groundwork for a stable and prosperous future.
The programme also extended support to physically challenged children, reinforcing Fidelity Bank’s commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all members of society.
Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme and other social impact initiatives, Fidelity Bank continues to promote education, community empowerment and sustainable development across Nigeria.