Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with Ashoka, a global network of social entrepreneurs, to provide financial support and mentorship to young innovators across Nigeria.
The partnership is part of the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment and social impact.
The partnership was announced at the 2025 Ashoka Young Changemakers Festival in Lagos, where the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank, Osita Ede, reaffirmed the bank’s dedication to youth empowerment.
Ede emphasized that creativity and innovation are fundamental to the bank’s brand essence and that the partnership would provide young innovators with access to the bank’s SME Hub’s resources and specialized master classes.
Ede stated that the bank is not just funding initiatives but creating an enabling environment where young innovators can thrive.
The bank plans to offer innovators access to its SME Hub’s resources and specialized master classes designed to nurture their growth.
Josephine Nzerem, Regional Director, Ashoka Anglophone West Africa & Director, Venture and Talent, Ashoka Africa, expressed her appreciation for the partnership, highlighting the importance of Fidelity Bank’s continuous support in sustaining the journey of empowering young people to scale their impact and inspire others.
The Ashoka Young Changemakers Festival celebrates bold ideas, youth leadership, and innovation.
The 2025 edition unveiled nine remarkable changemakers poised to transform Nigeria’s future. Together, Fidelity Bank and Ashoka are creating opportunities for young innovators to turn their ideas into solutions that can transform their communities and the world.
Comment here