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Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to group well-being and cultural preservation with the distribution of 2,000 meals packs to chose beneficiaries in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The initiative was a part of actions marking the 2026 Ofala Festival of the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe.
The annual Ofala Festival celebrates the reign of the Obi of Onitsha and showcases the dominion’s cultural traditions via vibrant shows, conventional dances and royal ceremonies.
The outreach, held beneath the financial institution’s Fidelity Food Bank initiative, shaped a part of its sponsorship of the annual cultural celebration and displays its continued efforts to alleviate starvation, help weak households and promote sustainable growth throughout its host communities.
Speaking throughout the distribution train, Regional Bank Head, Onitsha, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ozioma Anyanonu, described the initiative as a chance for the financial institution to rejoice the wealthy cultural heritage of Onitsha whereas making a tangible distinction within the lives of its folks.
“As a Bank, we recognise that the prosperity of any community is closely connected to the wellbeing of its people. Through the Fidelity Food Bank, we are supporting families, easing the burden of feeding and strengthening the resilience that enables communities to move forward,” he mentioned.
Highlighting the impression of the initiative, Anyanonu disclosed that since its institution in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank has distributed over 300,000 meals packs to Nigerians throughout the six geopolitical zones of the nation, contributing to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).
“Today, we are pleased to extend this initiative to the Ofala Festival with the distribution of 2,000 food packs to selected beneficiaries. This is our way of sharing in the joy of the festivities while contributing tangibly to the wellbeing of the Onitsha people,” he added.
Reflecting on the competition’s theme, ‘Igba Mbo, Iga N’Iru’ (Strive and Advance: From Resilience to Progress), Anyanonu famous that it aligns with Fidelity Bank’s dedication to empowering communities and creating alternatives for sustainable progress.
“The theme reminds us that meaningful progress is built on resilience and collective effort. We are proud to celebrate the rich heritage of Onitsha while supporting the people whose shared values and traditions sustain this remarkable community,” he said.
Anyanonu additionally expressed appreciation to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, and the Onitsha group for his or her heat reception and dedication to preserving their cultural heritage, whereas acknowledging the financial institution’s companions for facilitating the outreach.
Launched in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank is likely one of the financial institution’s flagship company social duty initiatives, centered on tackling starvation and malnutrition whereas supporting communities affected by meals insecurity. Since then, it has distributed greater than 300,000 meals packs to beneficiaries throughout Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Ranked among the many finest banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million prospects via digital banking channels, its 255 enterprise workplaces in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The financial institution is a recipient of a number of native and worldwide Awards, together with the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was acknowledged because the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and because the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
