Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded its humanitarian outreach by delivering food assistance to more than 1,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State under its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.

The intervention, carried out in partnership with the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office and with support from the ABBASID Charity Foundation, provided displaced families living in transit camps with essential food supplies, including rice, noodles and tomatoes.

Addressing beneficiaries during the distribution exercise, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, said the initiative reflects the financial institution’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Nigeria through meaningful social interventions.

“The Fidelity Food Bank Initiative was conceived as a way of giving sustenance to the 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 contribute to reducing the burden of hunger currently affecting them,” he said.

According to the bank, the food distribution forms part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, which focuses on addressing food insecurity while providing critical assistance to vulnerable populations affected by economic hardship and displacement.

Nwagboh noted that the Fidelity Food Bank has evolved into one of the institution’s major platforms for contributing to nationwide efforts aimed at reducing hunger and improving the welfare of underserved communities.

The Project Coordinator of the Plateau State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Mrs. Nanbam Danjuma-Lot, described the intervention as timely, particularly in light of the prolonged hardship experienced by families residing in IDP camps following attacks on their communities.

“Following the attacks and destruction experienced by these communities in recent years, many families continue to face significant hardship. We are pleased to partner with Fidelity Bank and other humanitarian organizations to bring succor to those affected. This reflects our collective commitment to supporting affected persons and helping them rebuild their lives,” she stated.

Also speaking, the Founder of ABBASID Charity Foundation, Mrs. Hauwa Abbas, emphasized the value of partnerships in tackling food insecurity across the country.

“Our collaboration with Fidelity Bank has enabled us to extend food support to vulnerable communities nationwide. So far, we have reached between 32 and 40 communities across the country, providing much-needed assistance to families affected by hunger and economic hardship,” she stated.

On behalf of the beneficiaries, the Village Head of Changal Community, Mr. Titus Abednago, expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank, the Plateau State Government and partner organisations for the intervention.

“This intervention has brought hope and relief to many families. We sincerely thank Fidelity Bank and all stakeholders for remembering our people during these challenging times. We also appeal for continued efforts to restore lasting peace so that our people can return to their farms and rebuild their livelihoods,” he said.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving more than 10 million customers through its digital banking platforms, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and 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, the Best Retail and SME Bank Award by Independent Newspapers, and the Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance as well as Most Innovative Bank of the Year at the 2025 BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

It was also named Nigeria’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Awards and received the inaugural Most Improved Commercial Bank of the Year award from Nairametrics, the SME Bank of the Year award by NewsDirect, the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award from Citi Group, and recognition by Global Brands Magazine for Excellence in Community Empowerment.

Source: Realnews Magazine