Fidelity Bank Launches SME Growth Forum to Empower Nigerian Businesses

Fidelity Bank Launches SME Growth Forum to Empower Nigerian Businesses, Drive Sustainable Expansion
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, a strategic engagement platform designed to support the growth, resilience and long-term sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria.
The initiative will bring together business owners, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts to explore emerging opportunities, discuss economic trends, share innovative ideas and develop practical strategies for sustainable business growth.
Speaking on the initiative, the Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises at Fidelity Bank Plc, Ugochi Osinigwe, said the forum underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting SMEs through impactful programmes that extend beyond traditional banking services.
“Our Quarterly Business Forum is part of our regular engagement with small businesses across the country. As you may know, Fidelity Bank is a leading supporter of SMEs through numerous financial products and a strong advocate of a multi-dimensional approach to helping businesses succeed.
“Through this initiative, the bank will host engagements with businesses across the country to strengthen their capacity, encourage networking and provide relevant advisory support to help them navigate the evolving economic climate and achieve profitability,” Osinigwe stated.
The maiden edition of the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum is scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
The event will feature a keynote presentation titled, “Scaling Trade and Distribution Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” to be delivered by Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc.
Participants will also benefit from a Business and Economic Outlook session themed, “Doing Business in a Trade-Driven Economy,” to be presented by Okechukwu Ugoji, Group Head, SME, Fidelity Bank Plc.
In addition, the forum will conclude with a networking session aimed at fostering strategic partnerships, strengthening business relationships and creating mutually beneficial opportunities for participants.
The Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum further expands the bank’s growing portfolio of SME-focused initiatives. Notably, Fidelity Bank established the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, a dedicated facility created to support entrepreneurs and businesses within the creative economy.
Through the hub, entrepreneurs gain access to networking opportunities, stakeholder engagements, industry experts, mentors and practical business advisory services designed to accelerate growth and improve competitiveness.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Fidelity Bank serves more than 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices nationwide and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has earned several local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application Award by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider Award by Global Brands Magazine.
Fidelity Bank was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and received the Export Financing Bank of the Year Award at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards, reinforcing its reputation as a key driver of entrepreneurship and economic development in Nigeria.