By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items 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 (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP). The programme enables staff to identify critical needs within their communities, raise funds, and receive matching support from the bank’s management to execute impactful interventions.
Items donated during the visit included food supplies such as 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, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, described the initiative as a core part of the bank’s culture, designed to instill compassion and social responsibility in its workforce.
“As part of our induction programme, we encourage new staff to identify meaningful ways to impact their communities. In assessing the needs of this facility, it became clear that providing food and essentials would make an immediate difference. With over 3,000 inmates, the effort required daily to care for them is enormous. We believe this donation will support the centre’s operations and improve inmates’ welfare,” he said.
Nwagboh added that the bank is intentional about raising socially conscious professionals. According to him, initiatives like the FHHP help employees connect with real societal challenges and inspire them to contribute meaningfully beyond their workplace.
Responding, the Deputy Controller of Corrections at the facility, Dr. Sunday Igwe, commended Fidelity Bank for promoting a strong culture of social responsibility among its staff. 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 cautioned Nigerians, particularly young professionals, against engaging in criminal activities such as fraud and cybercrime, stressing that personal decisions have lasting consequences.
“People must understand that their choices determine their outcomes. We encourage everyone to remain focused and avoid actions that could bring them into conflict with the law,” he advised.
The Fidelity Helping Hands Project remains one of the bank’s key CSR platforms, driving employee-led initiatives that promote inclusive development across Nigeria.
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank, serves over 10 million customers through its digital channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has also received several local and international awards for excellence in digital transformation, MSME banking, and innovative financial services.
