Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled the second edition of its flagship women-focused initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0), aimed at equipping women with sustainable, income-generating skills and structured pathways to entrepreneurship.
The bank said the revamped programme builds on the success of its inaugural edition in 2023 and has been enhanced to deliver greater impact through stronger partnerships and expanded mentorship opportunities.
Speaking at a media briefing to announce the launch, the Divisional Head, Product Development at Fidelity Bank, Osita Ede, said the new phase reflects the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive economic growth.
“HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 reflects our commitment to continuous improvement. Having evaluated feedback from the first edition, we have returned with stronger partnerships and deeper mentorship programmes to ensure that women acquire not just skills, but sustainable economic opportunities,” Ede said.
He explained that the programme is built around guided, real-world learning, with participants undergoing intensive apprenticeship training under reputable institutions and industry experts.
Training will cover selected vocational fields including hair styling, shoe making, auto mechatronics and interior decoration.
Beyond technical skills acquisition, HAP 2.0 will provide participants with business advisory support, including financial literacy training, structured mentorship throughout the apprenticeship period, and access to the bank’s women-focused and SME financial solutions.
The initiative will also offer guidance on business formalisation and growth strategies.
According to Ede, the programme is designed to position women not only as trainees but as future employers, innovators and contributors to their local economies.
“By integrating structured mentorship with entrepreneurial development, Fidelity Bank is positioning women not just as trainees, but as future employers, innovators and economic contributors within their communities. This aligns with our mandate to help individuals grow, businesses thrive, and economies prosper,” he added.
Interested participants have been encouraged to apply through the bank’s designated online registration portal.
Fidelity Bank, ranked among Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, serves over 10 million customers through digital channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation and MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards, the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine.
It was also named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay BAFI Awards.
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