Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed more than 2,000 food packs to residents of Abeokuta, Ogun, under its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative
The exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, is part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and improving access to essential food supplies.
Speaking at the event, Mr Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank, said the bank had distributed more than 300,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones since the initiative was launched in 2023.
Jemirin said the initiative aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2, which focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition.
“At Fidelity Bank, we remain committed to implementing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that improve the living conditions of our host communities and contribute to sustainable development.
“Through our Food Bank Initiative, we are not only providing relief to vulnerable families but also supporting the global goal of ending hunger and ensuring food security for all,” he said.
He said the bank’s interventions in Abeokuta extended beyond food distribution to education, youth rehabilitation, women’s economic empowerment, social welfare and other community-focused initiatives.
“This initiative is about more than distributing food items. It is about restoring hope, strengthening communities, uplifting families, and providing meaningful support that contributes to their wellbeing,” Jemirin said.
He expressed appreciation to the Catholic Diocese and other partners for supporting the initiative.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the beneficiaries, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju, Cathedral Administrator, commended Fidelity Bank for its continued investment in community development.
“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for counting the Abeokuta community worthy of benefiting from this noble initiative.
“This gesture reflects genuine compassion and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society,” he said.
Olagbaju also commended the bank for partnering with religious and community institutions to extend assistance to people in need.
Launched in 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative has provided food support to vulnerable households across the country through partnerships with religious institutions, community organisations and other stakeholders.
The bank said the programme was designed to contribute to hunger reduction, social welfare and inclusive development.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a commercial deposit money bank serving more than 10 million customers through digital banking channels and its 255 business offices in Nigeria and subsidiary operations in the United Kingdom.
The bank has received several local and international recognitions for its banking, innovation, SME support, trade finance and community development initiatives.
