L-R: Hajiya Hauwa Abbas, CEO/Founder, ABBASID Charity Foundation; Mr. Shunom Leo, Branch Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, University of Jos Branch; Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and Mrs. Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; at the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative outreach in Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, recently.
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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to combating hunger and supporting vulnerable communities by providing food assistance to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State through its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.
The humanitarian intervention, carried out in partnership with the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office and supported by the ABBASID Charity Foundation, saw displaced families living in transit camps receive essential food items, including rice, noodles and tomatoes.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to driving meaningful social impact through sustainable community interventions.
According to him, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative was established to provide food support to vulnerable groups across Nigeria and contribute to the fight against hunger.
“The Fidelity Food Bank Initiative was conceived as a way of giving sustenance to society and supporting vulnerable groups across Nigeria. Today, we are delighted to be in Mangu to extend this support to families affected by displacement. We hope this intervention helps nourish households and eases the burden of hunger confronting them,” he said.
The initiative forms part of Fidelity Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy focused on addressing food insecurity and improving the welfare of economically disadvantaged and displaced populations. Dr. Nwagboh noted that the Fidelity Food Bank has evolved into a key platform through which the bank contributes to national efforts aimed at reducing hunger and promoting social welfare across underserved communities.
Also speaking at the event, the Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office, Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, described the intervention as timely and impactful, particularly in light of the challenges confronting families displaced by insecurity.
She noted that many affected communities continue to grapple with the devastating consequences of attacks and destruction experienced in recent years, adding that the partnership with Fidelity Bank and other humanitarian organisations reflects a shared commitment to restoring hope and improving the lives of displaced persons.
The Founder of the ABBASID Charity Foundation, Mrs. Hauwa Abbas, underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling food insecurity across the country.
She revealed that the partnership with Fidelity Bank has enabled the foundation to deliver food assistance to between 32 and 40 vulnerable communities nationwide, providing critical support to families affected by hunger and economic hardship.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, the Village Head of Changal Community, Mr. Titus Abednago, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Fidelity Bank, the Plateau State Government and other partners for their timely intervention.
He described the initiative as a source of hope and relief for displaced families while appealing for sustained efforts toward restoring peace to enable residents return to their ancestral homes, resume farming activities and rebuild their livelihoods.
Fidelity Bank Plc is one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, serving over 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has earned numerous local and international recognitions, including the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award for MSME Support; Best Retail and SME Bank by Independent Newspapers; Best Bank for Export and Trade Finance and Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; as well as Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards. It also received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year Award by Nairametrics, SME Bank of the Year by NewsDirect, the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award from Citi Group, and recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.
