By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Fidelity Bank Plc has rolled out a series of impactful programmes aimed at empowering women with practical skills and professional support, in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026.
The initiative, themed “Give Her Power,” features a lineup of masterclasses and support activities designed to help women acquire income-generating skills, enhance their professional visibility, and accelerate career growth throughout March 2026. The programme is being delivered under the bank’s women-focused platform, HerFidelity, and aligns with the broader “Give to Gain” theme for this year’s engagements.
As part of the activities, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass on March 18, 2026, focusing on communication and presentation skills. The session provided participants with practical insights into audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding, particularly targeting women seeking to strengthen their public speaking abilities and professional presence.
Another highlight of the initiative is the upcoming Gele Masterclass scheduled for March 30, 2026. The session will offer hands-on training in gele tying, positioning it not only as a celebration of cultural expression but also as a viable income-generating skill for women.
In addition, participants will benefit from professional headshot sessions to help them improve their personal and professional profiles.
Speaking on the initiative, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking at Fidelity Bank Plc, emphasised the broader impact of women’s empowerment. She noted that empowering women economically goes beyond individual benefits, as it strengthens families, supports business growth, and uplifts communities. She added that the bank’s goal is to equip women with practical tools they can immediately apply, whether in public speaking, personal branding, or entrepreneurship.
Earlier in March, the bank reinforced its commitment to women’s economic advancement through the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations during the launch of the “Give Her Power” initiative on March 5, 2026.
These collaborations, anchored on the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, are aimed at expanding access to vocational training, business support, and sustainable enterprise opportunities for women across various sectors.
As part of this effort, Fidelity Bank is also distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to support women-led microbusinesses across Nigeria.
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading commercial bank, serves over 10 million customers through its digital platforms, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received several local and international awards, including recognitions for excellence in digital transformation, innovative mobile banking, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
