Fidelity Bank Distributes 2,500 Food Packs to Edo Residents

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

More than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi, Irrua, Edo State, have received essential food supplies from Fidelity Bank Plc.

The food packs were distributed by the bank under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative, which is part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and boosting food security across Nigeria.

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Monday Okpebholo, thanked the lender for the gesture, saying the intervention demonstrates the important role corporate organisations could play in improving community wellbeing, particularly at a time when families face increasing demands on their resources.

“At a time like this, when family needs come first, this act of kindness demonstrates that corporate organisations have a vital role to play in the wellbeing of our communities,” the Governor, represented by the  Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Jerry Uwangue, said.

“On behalf of our Governor and the good people of Edo, particularly the people of Uromi, I thank Fidelity Bank for this remarkable demonstration of corporate responsibility and generosity. We encourage other corporate organisations to emulate this worthy example by giving back to the people and communities where they operate,” he added.

Also speaking, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Mr Meksley Nwagboh, said, “Today’s distribution will provide over 2,500 beneficiaries with essential food supplies. This event goes beyond the distribution of food items; it is about uplifting lives, strengthening communities and supporting families with resources that contribute to their wellbeing and resilience.”

He noted that the initiative also contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), which seeks to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. He noted the Uromi intervention was designed to reach families across eight communities and provide immediate assistance to those affected by food insecurity.

He also disclosed that Fidelity Bank distributes 10,000 food packs every month through the Fidelity Food Bank programme, working with 19 partners across the country to reach communities where the need is greatest.

Beneficiaries of the bank’s gesture also expressed appreciation to Fidelity Bank and its partners for the intervention, noting that the food packs would provide meaningful relief and help ease the burden of feeding their families.

Introduced in April 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank programme is one of the bank’s flagship CSR initiatives aimed at reducing hunger and malnutrition while providing support to communities facing food insecurity. Since its inception, the programme has distributed more than 300,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.