Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled plans to launch the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, a strategic engagement platform designed to promote the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria.
The initiative will bring together SME business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, economic trends, innovation and strategies for sustainable growth.
Speaking on the new platform, the bank’s Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises, Ugochi Osinigwe, said the forum underscores Fidelity Bank’s commitment to supporting the development of small businesses through a combination of financial and non-financial interventions.
According to her, the Quarterly Business Forum forms part of the bank’s ongoing engagement with SMEs nationwide.
“Our Quarterly Business Forum is part of our regular engagement with small businesses across the country. As you may know, Fidelity Bank is a leading supporter of SMEs through numerous financial products, and a strong advocate of a multi-dimensional approach to helping them succeed,” Osinigwe said.
She added that the initiative would provide businesses with opportunities to strengthen their capacity, build valuable networks and access advisory support needed to navigate the evolving economic environment and improve profitability.
The maiden edition of the forum is scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt on June 3, 2026. The event will feature a keynote address titled “Scaling Trade and Distribution Businesses for Sustainable Growth” to be delivered by Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank Plc.
Participants will also receive insights on the economic outlook through a presentation themed “Doing Business in a Trade-Driven Economy” by Okechukwu Ugoji, Group Head, SME, Fidelity Bank Plc.
The event will conclude with a networking session aimed at fostering collaborations and creating new business opportunities among participants.
The launch of the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum adds to the bank’s growing portfolio of SME-focused initiatives. Among them is the Fidelity SME Hub, a dedicated facility established in Gbagada, which provides entrepreneurs and creative industry players with access to mentorship, industry experts, networking opportunities and business advisory services.
Fidelity Bank, which serves more than 10 million customers through its digital platforms, branch network and its UK subsidiary, has received several local and international recognitions for innovation and SME banking.
The lender was named Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and also won the Export Financing Bank of the Year award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards.
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