ENUGU INMATES GET LIFELINE AS FIDELITY BANK DONATES WELFARE MATERIALS

ENUGU INMATES GET LIFELINE AS FIDELITY BANK DONATES WELFARE MATERIALS
By prince Benson Davies

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre.

The outreach was carried out by the newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility platform, the Fidelity Helping Hands Project. Through FHHP, staff identify areas of critical intervention in their communities, raise funds, and receive matching support from management to execute the projects.

Items donated included garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk, and other consumables aimed at supporting the welfare and living conditions of inmates at the facility.

Speaking during the visit, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative reflects the bank’s culture of compassion and responsibility.
“As part of our induction programme, we encourage new staff to identify meaningful ways to impact their communities. With over 3,000 inmates here, the daily effort required to feed and care for them is enormous. We believe this donation will significantly support the centre’s work and improve inmates’ welfare,” he said.

Nwagboh added that Fidelity Bank is intentional about building socially conscious professionals. “Initiatives like this help our staff connect with real societal needs and inspire them to make meaningful contributions beyond the workplace.”

Deputy Controller of Corrections at the facility, Dr Sunday Igwe, commended the bank for its culture of social responsibility, describing the donation as timely and impactful. He noted that it would help ease some operational challenges faced by the centre.

Igwe also cautioned Nigerians, especially young professionals, against fraud and cybercrime. “People must understand that their choices determine their outcomes. We encourage everyone to stay focused and avoid actions that may bring them into conflict with the law,” he advised.

The Fidelity Helping Hands Project remains one of the bank’s key CSR initiatives, enabling employee-led contributions that drive inclusive development across Nigeria.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial bank serving over 10 million customers through digital channels, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and UK subsidiary FidBank UK Limited. The bank has won multiple awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay BAFI Awards and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by Euromoney Awards for Excellence.