Fidelity Bank Deepens Commitment to Food Security in Abeokuta, Distributes 2,000 Food Packs

Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to food security and community development with the distribution of more than 2,000 food packs to vulnerable residents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.
The distribution exercise, held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cathedral, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, formed part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and improving access to essential food supplies.
Speaking at the event, Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, South West 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, disclosed that the bank has distributed more than 300,000 food packs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones since the initiative was launched in 2023.
He said the initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) – Zero Hunger, while reaffirming Fidelity Bank’s commitment to creating positive social impact in its host communities.
“At Fidelity Bank, we remain committed to implementing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives that improve the living conditions of our host communities and contribute to sustainable development. Through our Food Bank Initiative, we are not only providing relief to vulnerable families but also supporting the global goal of ending hunger and ensuring food security for all,” Jemirin said.
He added that the bank’s interventions in Abeokuta extend beyond food distribution to include investments in education, youth rehabilitation, women’s economic empowerment, social welfare and other community-focused initiatives.
“This initiative is about more than distributing food items. It is about restoring hope, strengthening communities, uplifting families, and providing meaningful support that contributes to their wellbeing,” he added.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju, commended Fidelity Bank for its continued investment in community development and support for vulnerable members of society.
He also appreciated the bank for partnering with religious institutions and other stakeholders to deliver meaningful social interventions across communities.
Launched in 2023, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative has become one of the bank’s major social impact programmes, providing food support to vulnerable households across Nigeria through partnerships with religious institutions, community organisations and other stakeholders.
Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving more than 10 million customers through digital banking channels and its 255 business offices across Nigeria, as well as its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME support, Best Retail and SME Bank Award from Independent Newspapers, Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, and Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards.
Photo Caption: L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Fidelity Food Bank Partner, Rev. Fr. Michael Domingo; Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Itesi, Adatan, Abeokuta, Rev. Fr. Dominic Olagbaju; and Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Sagamu, Titilola Odede, during the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, recently