Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a tree planting and beach clean-up exercise at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos, as part of efforts to promote climate action and environmental preservation.
The initiative was carried out in partnership with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility platform, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP).
It was funded and implemented by newly inducted employees of the bank, known as the Vault Class, who selected the project as their community impact initiative, with additional financial support provided by the bank.
Speaking at the event, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, said the exercise reflects the bank’s long-standing commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.
He noted that environmental preservation remains a key pillar of Fidelity Bank’s CSR agenda, stressing that the institution views the protection of the environment as a collective responsibility.
According to him, the tree planting exercise forms part of the bank’s broader climate action and resilience strategy rather than a one-off activity.
In addition to planting trees, Fidelity Bank staff and volunteers also conducted a clean-up of the beach, removing waste from the shoreline and surrounding marine areas.
Nwagboh added that the bank continues to support environmental conservation initiatives across Nigeria and maintains a long-standing partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).
Also speaking, the Founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, Chinedu Mogbo, commended Fidelity Bank for its proactive approach to environmental sustainability, describing the partnership as a shared commitment to creating cleaner and safer environments for both humans and wildlife.
He said tree planting not only enhances environmental safety but also contributes to beautifying public spaces and restoring ecological balance.
The exercise marks another milestone in Fidelity Bank’s environmental CSR efforts, aimed at promoting sustainable living, combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and conserving aquatic ecosystems.
Fidelity Bank Plc is one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, serving over 9.1 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices nationwide, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
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