Fidelity Bank Empowers Ikorodu Women With Life-Changing Tools Under “Give Her Power”

“In a bold move to tackle economic inequality and uplift grassroots communities, Fidelity Bank Plc has empowered over 30 women in Ikorodu with vocational tools—turning ambition into opportunity and rewriting the future for families across Lagos.”

“Fidelity Bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative empowers women in Ikorodu by providing vocational tools such as sewing and grinding machines to support small businesses, improve household income, and drive grassroots economic development in Nigeria.”

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power,” to Ikorodu in Lagos, equipping over 30 women with vocational tools aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving household income.

The Ikorodu outreach, which represents the third phase of the initiative’s nationwide rollout, witnessed the distribution of 12 sewing machines and 15 grinding machines, alongside other essential tools. Beneficiaries were drawn from Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North Local Government Areas.

Speaking at the event, the Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Mr. Nnamdi Edekobi, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, emphasized that the “Give Her Power” initiative is designed to deliver practical and sustainable empowerment.

“The ‘Give Her Power’ initiative is intentionally designed to go beyond symbolic gestures. Our goal is to equip women with the tools and resources they need to build sustainable businesses, generate income, and create better opportunities for themselves and their families,” he stated.

Also speaking, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communication, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, described the Ikorodu activation as a strategic intervention targeted at underserved women at the grassroots level.

According to him, the initiative will be expanded across other regions, including the South-East, South-South, and Northern Nigeria, ensuring that women are not excluded from economic opportunities.

“When women are empowered financially, the ripple effect is felt across families, communities, and the broader national economy,” he noted.

It will be recalled that the “Give Her Power” initiative was initially launched in Lagos through partnerships with organizations such as LUSH Hair, Barbergirl Academy School of Barbering, Dee ‘n’ Ell the Shoe Architect, Inter-Bau Foundation, IVM Innoson, the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), and One Universe.

The programme is anchored on the bank’s HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, which provides vocational training, mentorship, business support, and access to enterprise opportunities.

Prior to the Ikorodu outreach, the initiative was held in Abeokuta, where 100 women received 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena.

The Ikorodu event also attracted key stakeholders, including the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, alongside other community leaders.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Hassan Bukola from Ikorodu North LCDA, expressed deep appreciation to the bank.

“This sewing machine is a life-changing opportunity for me. It will help me grow my business and better support my family,” she said.

With the successful rollout in Ikorodu, Fidelity Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to scaling the “Give Her Power” initiative nationwide, positioning it as a key driver of women’s economic empowerment and sustainable community development.

Ranked among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Fidelity Bank serves over 9.1 million customers through digital platforms, 255 business offices, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.