By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools aimed at enhancing economic independence and boosting household income.
The initiative, part of the bank’s nationwide empowerment drive, was unveiled earlier in March during activities marking the International Women’s Day 2026, alongside the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding with partner organisations.
The Ogun outreach, held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, saw the distribution of 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines to women engaged in microbusinesses. The event attracted market leaders, community stakeholders, and government officials, including the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo.
Speaking at the event, the Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Folaranmi Jemirin, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to practical and sustainable empowerment.
“At Fidelity Bank, our approach to empowerment is simple—it must be practical, inclusive, and sustainable. When you empower a woman economically, the benefits extend to her family, her business, and the wider community,” he said.
Jemirin explained that the programme is driven through HerFidelity, the bank’s women-focused platform, which offers financial literacy, business support, vocational training, mentorship, and wellness initiatives for women-led enterprises.
He further disclosed that the bank has expanded its women-focused interventions nationwide, including the distribution of 1,000 vocational tools, the rollout of the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, financial literacy sessions for girls, mentorship programmes, and hands-on skills training.
Describing the initiative as more than a donation, Jemirin urged beneficiaries to use the tools productively to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community development.
In her remarks, Adeleye-Oladapo commended the initiative, noting that it represents a shift from symbolic celebrations to tangible empowerment.
“This initiative goes beyond celebrating International Women’s Day. It delivers real opportunities for transformation. When you empower a woman, you empower a family and, ultimately, society,” she said.
She also praised Fidelity Bank for supporting the Ogun State Government’s efforts under Governor Dapo Abiodun to advance women’s economic empowerment.
The “Give Her Power” initiative highlights Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for individuals, supporting small businesses, and fostering inclusive growth across communities.
With over 10 million customers, Fidelity Bank operates through digital platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has also received multiple local and international awards for excellence in digital transformation, MSME banking, and innovative financial services.
L-R: Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ogun State, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Harriba Harry-Pepple; Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Board Chairman, Ogun State, Hon. Oluwaseyi Oyekan; and one of the beneficiaries at Fidelity Bank’s donation of vocational tools to women at the “Give Her Power” Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State, recently.
