Fidelity Bank Boosts Education in Makoko with Learning Aids
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to grassroots development and access to quality education with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in the Makoko community of Yaba, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP).
The initiative, driven by the bank’s Legal Services Division, involved the distribution of school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other educational supplies to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School.
Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri, explained that the gesture is part of the bank’s wider CSR efforts focused on empowering young people, supporting education, and improving social welfare in underserved communities.
“The Fidelity Helping Hands Program is our staff volunteer initiative that allows employees to identify and carry out meaningful CSR projects,” Ohiri said. “Through this program, our staff volunteers from the Legal Services Division are here in Makoko to distribute back-to-school materials such as school bags, notebooks, pencils, and other essential learning tools. This aligns closely with one of our CSR pillars: education.”
He added that the bank remains committed to enhancing access to quality education for children in public schools, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
“Today, we distributed over 500 school bags, more than 2,000 exercise books, and several other learning items. We are proud to give back to the Makoko community. By providing pupils with the tools they need to learn, we are contributing to a stronger future for them, their community, and Nigeria as a whole,” Ohiri said.
The donation, aimed at improving the learning experience of children in one of Lagos’ most underserved riverine communities, was met with heartfelt appreciation from school leaders, teachers, and parents.
“We sincerely appreciate Fidelity Bank for choosing our school as a beneficiary. This gesture will greatly support our pupils academically, and recognizing the students who excelled in their classes is also a great motivation for our children,” said Mrs. Tinubu Abimbola, Head Teacher of Adekunle Nursery and Primary School.
Similarly, Mr. Laoye Joseph, School Manager of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School, described the donation as a profound act of compassion and social responsibility. “We truly appreciate Fidelity Bank and its ongoing support for our children’s education. Many families here struggle to provide basic learning materials due to economic hardship, so this intervention is highly impactful. We pray that God continues to uplift the bank,” he said.
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Teachers noted that many pupils often attend classes without basic supplies, a challenge that affects participation and learning outcomes. They commended Fidelity Bank for easing the financial burden on parents, especially amid rising household expenses.
Through FHHP, Fidelity Bank Plc staff identify high-impact projects in their communities and raise funds to support them, with management matching contributions to amplify reach and effectiveness.
Ranked among Nigeria’s top banks, Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 9.1 million customers through its 255 branches in Nigeria, its digital banking channels, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
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