Fidelity Bank Extends Food Bank Initiative to Thousands in Surulere

Fidelity Bank Extends Food Bank Initiative to Thousands in Surulere

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to over 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos state.

The outreach, executed under the Bank’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, was carried out in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the Sodiq Abiodun Ogundare (SAO) Foundation.

Speaking during the event, Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, represented by the Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ifeyinwa Asomugha, described the initiative as a reflection of Fidelity Bank’s unwavering dedication to improving the wellbeing of its host communities.

“Today goes beyond the distribution of food items; it is about uplifting lives, creating opportunities, and strengthening our commitment to the wellbeing of families in this community.” he said.

He disclosed that since inception, the initiative has distributed more than 150,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, positively impacting hundreds of communities nationwide.

“Today’s outreach has provided over 1,500 beneficiaries with essential feeding supplies that will help address hunger, support healthy living, and improve the overall wellbeing of families. This initiative also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2, which focuses on achieving Zero Hunger,” he added.

Edekobi further commended the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo for supporting the initiative and fostering impactful partnerships that benefit underserved communities.

Also speaking at the event, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo praised Fidelity Bank and the SAO Foundation for bringing meaningful support to residents of Surulere.

“I am very happy that the foundation is growing. Fidelity Bank are our people and I appreciate this collaboration that has brought this massive opportunity to our people in Surulere Constituency 1,” she stated.

She expressed optimism about sustaining future partnerships with the Bank to continue improving the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians.

It would be recalled that the bank was recently recognized as the CSR Champion of the year at the 2025 Independent Newspaper Awards for its Food Bank initiative. The outreach to Surulere continues a legacy of impact, attracting community leaders, residents, and food bank partners, many of whom described the intervention as a timely boost amid prevailing economic challenges.

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 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.