Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to social welfare with the donation of food items and essential supplies to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre.
The outreach was carried out by the bank’s newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Project.
The programme enables staff to identify pressing needs within their communities, mobilise resources, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to execute impactful interventions.
Items donated included garri, spaghetti, noodles, biscuits, milk and other consumables aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of inmates at the facility.
Speaking during the visit, Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Meksley Nwagboh, described the initiative as an integral part of the bank’s corporate culture, designed to instill compassion and social responsibility among employees.
He noted that the decision to support the custodial centre followed an assessment of its needs, adding that with a population of over 3,000 inmates, the daily responsibility of feeding and caring for them remains significant.
“As part of our induction programme, we encourage new staff to identify meaningful ways to impact their communities. Providing food and other essentials will make an immediate difference and support the centre’s ongoing efforts to improve inmates’ welfare,” he said.
Nwagboh further emphasised that the bank is focused on nurturing socially conscious professionals who contribute positively to society beyond their workplace roles.
Responding, Deputy Controller of Corrections at the facility, Sunday Igwe, commended the bank for promoting a culture of social responsibility among its workforce.
He described the donation as timely and impactful, noting that it would help ease some of the operational challenges faced by the custodial centre.
Igwe also used the occasion to caution Nigerians, particularly young professionals, against engaging in criminal activities such as fraud and cybercrime, stressing that individual choices have lasting consequences.
“People must understand that their decisions determine their outcomes. We urge everyone to remain law-abiding and avoid actions that could bring them into conflict with the law,” he said.
The Fidelity Helping Hands Project remains a cornerstone of the bank’s CSR strategy, driving employee-led initiatives that promote inclusive development across communities.
Fidelity Bank Plc serves over 10 million customers through its digital platforms, a network of 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including awards for digital transformation, mobile banking innovation, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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