Fidelity Bank Feeds 1,500 Families in Surulere, Expands Food Bank Initiative Across Nigeria

“As economic hardship continues to bite harder across Nigeria, Fidelity Bank’s food outreach in Surulere has brought relief, hope, and smiles to hundreds of struggling families.”

“Fidelity Bank Plc distributed food packs to over 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos, through its Fidelity Food Bank initiative in partnership with the Office of the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs and the SAO Foundation. The initiative, which has impacted communities across Nigeria, aims to combat hunger and support vulnerable families amid economic hardship.”

“In a period marked by rising economic pressure and food insecurity, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its commitment to humanity by providing food relief to more than 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos.”

The outreach, executed under the bank’s widely acclaimed Fidelity Food Bank initiative, brought hope and essential supplies to vulnerable families, further strengthening the bank’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most socially responsible financial institutions.

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 SAO Foundation.

Speaking during the event, the Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island/Lekki, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Edekobi, who was represented by the Branch Leader of Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha, described the initiative as a reflection of the 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 stated.

According to him, since its inception, the Fidelity Food Bank initiative has distributed more than 150,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, positively impacting hundreds of underserved communities nationwide.

He added:

“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.”

Edekobi further commended the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, for supporting the initiative and fostering impactful partnerships aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians.

Also speaking during 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 said.

She also expressed optimism about sustaining future collaborations with the bank to further improve livelihoods across communities.
The latest outreach comes on the heels of Fidelity Bank’s recent recognition as the CSR Champion of the Year at the 2025 Independent Newspaper Awards for its impactful Food Bank initiative.

Residents and community leaders who witnessed the distribution described the intervention as timely, especially amid prevailing economic challenges and rising food costs across the country.

Ranked among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Fidelity Bank Plc currently serves over 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BAFI Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria Award by Euromoney.