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In a major drive to alleviate hunger and improve community welfare across Nigeria, Fidelity Bank of Nigeria Plc has distributed more than 180,000 food packs to citizens across the nation’s six geopolitical zones.

This extensive outreach is part of the bank’s robust Corporate Social Responsibility – CSR strategy, specifically designed to address food insecurity. By actively targeting vulnerable populations, the financial institution is contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to achieve global zero hunger.

The nationwide initiative recently made a significant stop in Lokoja, Kogi State, where more than 1,000 local beneficiaries received essential food supplies. The event was led by Lokoja Branch Manager Nuhu Omale—representing Regional Head Blessing Onuemere—who welcomed the community and expressed gratitude to the Abbasid Foundation and other local partners for facilitating the logistics. The distribution went beyond merely handing out provisions; it served as a vital lifeline aimed at boosting the resilience and daily well-being of families in the area.

Established in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank program was created to tackle the pressing challenges of hunger and malnutrition in communities where the bank operates. Fidelity Bank maintains that sustainable development is only possible when host communities are supported and empowered. Through targeted interventions like this, the bank seeks to foster long-term community resilience, proving that corporate success and social responsibility must go hand in hand.

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, highly commended Fidelity Bank for its social intervention, emphasizing that such initiatives greatly complement the government’s welfare efforts. Represented by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Farouk Yahaya, the governor expressed deep appreciation for the bank’s focus on women and vulnerable groups. He assured the bank of his administration’s continued commitment to providing a secure and enabling environment for its business operations, urging other financial institutions to emulate this impactful model.

Adding to the praise, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Monday Anyenbe, lauded the bank’s strategic focus on the younger population, noting that the outreach has positively impacted an estimated 1.8 million youths across the North Central Zone.

With Kogi State youths now directly benefiting from the program, the state government has pledged to strengthen its collaborative partnership with Fidelity Bank. This joint effort highlights the power of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful, grassroots development.