Fidelity Bank distributes food packs and relief items to over 2,000 IDPs in Benue

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has delivered hope to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State by distributing mattresses and essential food items to over 2,000 victims of the Yelwata attacks.

The donation to the IDPs currently taking refuge at the Ultra-Modern International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi was made in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation, which is part of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through its flagship Fidelity Food Bank program.

Since its launch in April 2023, the Food Bank has distributed over 200,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.

Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its mission to uplift communities.

He said, “We are honored to be back in Benue State to continue this impactful initiative, and we hope that today’s donation brings much-needed relief and comfort to the beneficiaries during this difficult time.”

The Executive Officer of the Abbasid Charity Foundation, Mrs. Hawa Abbas, emphasized the importance of restoring dignity to the displaced, stating that the donation of mattresses was to ensure the IDPs no longer sleep on bare floors.

“This gesture is our way of letting the displaced persons know that they are not forgotten. We care deeply for them, and we hope this donation offers some comfort and hope, even in these difficult circumstances,” Abbas said.

The Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. James Iorpuu, expressed deep appreciation to Fidelity Bank and the Abbasid Charity Foundation for their timely support. “Your intervention has brought much-needed relief to the camp, and we thank you for your compassion and generosity towards improving the welfare of the displaced persons.”

This outreach to the International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi represents the most recent of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing critical and timely interventions. The bank has previously provided essential food items to over 1,500 residents impacted by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, through its Food Bank Initiative.

Benefitiaries of Fidelity Food Bank Initiative at Eti-Osa Lagos

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria, and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has received multiple local and international awards for its innovative banking solutions and commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Fidelity, ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, is the 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. Additionally, 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.