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Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta

By Anne Ejuka

L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Fidelity Food Bank Partner, Rev. Fr. Michael Domingo; Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Catholic Dioceses, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju; and Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Sagamu, Titilola Odede, during the Fidelity Food Bank distribution excercise

As part of its efforts to alleviate hunger and support livelihoods across Nigeria, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has donated more than 2,000 food packs to residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.


The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta is part of the bank's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme focused on supporting vulnerable populations and expanding access to essential food supplies.


Speaking at the event, the bank's Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Folaranmi Jemirin, disclosed that Fidelity bank has distributed over 300,000 food packs across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones since the Food Bank Initiative was launched in 2023.


According to him, the initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – Zero Hunger and underscores the bank's commitment to driving positive social impact across its host communities.


"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," Jemirin said.


He further noted that Fidelity Bank's impact in Abeokuta extends beyond food support to include investments in education, youth rehabilitation, women economic empowerment, social welfare and other community-focused interventions.


"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. We are grateful to the Catholic Diocese and all our partners whose collaboration has made this outreach possible," he added.


Receiving the donation on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju, expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank for its continued investment in humanity and community development.


"We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for counting the Abeokuta community worthy of benefiting from this noble initiative. This gesture reflects a genuine compassion and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the society. We commend the bank for consistently extending helping hands to communities and partnering with institutions like the Church to make meaningful social impact," he said.


Launched in 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative has become one of the bank's most impactful social interventions, providing critical food support to vulnerable households across Nigeria. Through strategic partnerships with religious institutions, community organisations and other stakeholders, the initiative continues to alleviate hunger while promoting inclusive development and social welfare.


Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 10 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.


The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international awards, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME support; Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers; Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; and Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards. The Bank also received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award by Nairametrics, the SME Bank of the Year award by NewsDirect, and the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citi Group, in addition to recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.


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