Fidelity Bank Donates School Packs to 600 Plateau Pupils, Strengthens Education Support Through CSR Initiative

“For more than 600 children in Plateau State, the dream of returning to school with confidence received a major boost as Fidelity Bank Plc stepped forward with a life-changing education support initiative. The bank’s latest intervention has provided pupils across the state with essential learning materials while reinforcing the importance of investing in Nigeria’s next generation.”

“Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to over 600 pupils across Plateau State as part of its commitment to improving education and supporting community development. The initiative, carried out through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided school bags, exercise books, writing materials, mathematical sets, and water bottles to randomly selected pupils from the 17 Local Government Areas of the state.”

Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to education development and community empowerment after donating back-to-school packs to over 600 pupils in Plateau State.

The intervention, which was held in Jos, benefited randomly selected pupils from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Each beneficiary received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set, and a water bottle to support their academic journey.

The initiative was facilitated by employees of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), a key Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform designed to create meaningful impact in communities.

Through the programme, Fidelity Bank staff identify social challenges, develop intervention projects, and contribute resources, while the bank’s management supports the initiative by matching employee contributions to increase its reach and impact.

Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the intervention reflects the bank’s belief that education remains a powerful tool for national development.

“Investing in young people is one of the most impactful ways to build a brighter future because education equips children with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities needed to contribute meaningfully to society,” Nwagboh said.

He added that Fidelity Bank remains committed to initiatives that improve lives, promote sustainable development, and empower future generations through education-focused programmes.

Nwagboh also encouraged the pupils to remain dedicated to their studies, noting that their dreams and aspirations are important to the future growth of Nigeria.

Similarly, Shunom Leo, Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank University of Jos Branch, described the intervention as a deliberate investment in the future of Plateau State.

“This is more than a donation of school items. It is a deliberate investment in the future of Plateau State and in the promise these children represent,” Leo said.

Representing Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms. Caroline Dafur, commended Fidelity Bank and the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office for supporting children through the back-to-school initiative.

She described the programme as “more than charity,” saying it represents an investment in the future of Plateau children.

Dafur reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to education, healthcare, social protection, and child welfare while calling for more partnerships that would promote sustainable development.

The Project Coordinator of Plateau State SDGs, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, also praised Fidelity Bank for partnering with the agency to support children across the state.

She noted that collaborations between government and private organisations remain essential in addressing social challenges and improving communities.

Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Sunday Amuna, described the intervention as a foundation-building effort that would positively influence the future of the beneficiaries.

“The strength and durability of any structure depend largely on its foundation. The foundation we give these children today will determine the stability of their future,” Amuna said.

The donation also included physically challenged children, highlighting Fidelity Bank’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunities, and support for vulnerable groups.

Through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, the bank continues to support education, empower communities, and contribute to sustainable development across Nigeria.