Fidelity Bank Donates Essential Items To Ikoyi Correctional Centre
By Asuquo Nuwak
Fidelity Bank Donates Essential Items To Ikoyi Correctional Centre
The Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of indigent persons with the donation of relief items to inmates at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos.
The project, executed under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, otherwise known as Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), saw the bank’s Human Resources (HR) department handed over various household tools and gift items to the leadership of the correctional facility as part of its efforts to support the rehabilitation and development of indigent persons in society.
The report said through the FHHP, staff across Fidelity Bank branches nationwide identify crucial interventions needed in their immediate community and raise funds to execute them.
Besides, the bank’s management matches the contribution with an equal amount and disburses it for the selected project.
Commenting at the presentation ceremony, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Charles Nwachukwu, reaffirmed the bank’s deep commitment to transforming lives and restoring hope.
He disclosed that true progress lies not only in financial growth but in extending compassion and opportunity to those that society often overlooks.
Nwachukwu is quoted as saying that: “At Fidelity Bank, we believe that every individual deserves a second chance. Our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility is rooted in empathy, standing with communities, uplifting the vulnerable, and opening doors for brighter futures. By supporting inmates today, we are setting them on the true path of rehabilitation, empowering them to return tomorrow as productive and confident members of society”.
In his reaction to the gesture from Fidelity Bank, Deputy Controller of Corrections at Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Dr Julius Ogueri appealed to Nigerians to avoid cybercrimes and stigmatization of ex-inmates.
Pointing out the challenges faced by correctional facilities in Nigeria, Ogueri disclosed that Ikoyi correctional center initially was designed for 800 inmates, but now houses over 3,000 inmates, with 396 convicted persons and 3,604 awaiting trial.
The Deputy Controller, who thanked the bank for the gesture, also noted the importance of rehabilitation, citing examples of inmates who have pursued education and skills acquisition, including 72 inmates studying with the National Open University of Nigeria and 120 inmates who have benefited from WAEC and GCE support.
TransportToday Newsmagazine reports that Fidelity Bank’s visit to the Ikoyi Correctional Centre reinforces its unwavering commitment to meaningful community impact and demonstrates its strong dedication to advancing social responsibility and rehabilitation efforts across the society.
It is on record that Fidelity Bank Plc which is ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, is also a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, with 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
It is also on record that the bank is a recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including 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.
In the same vein, the bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
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