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Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the Ogun State phase of its “Give Her Power” initiative, extending its women-focused empowerment programme to another key state in Nigeria as part of a broader nationwide inclusion strategy.
The initiative, which is designed to strengthen women’s economic participation through practical support, saw 100 women in Ogun State receive vocational equipment aimed at improving their earning capacity and supporting small-scale enterprise growth.
Held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the event featured the distribution of 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines to selected women involved in microbusiness activities across the state.
The programme forms part of Fidelity Bank’s national rollout of the “Give Her Power” campaign, which was introduced in March 2026 during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding with partner institutions to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Focus on sustainable economic inclusion
Speaking during the Ogun outreach, Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to practical and measurable empowerment interventions rather than symbolic gestures.
According to him, Fidelity Bank’s empowerment model is built around long-term sustainability, ensuring women are equipped not only with tools, but also with the opportunity to create stable income streams.
He noted that economic empowerment for women has ripple effects that benefit households, strengthen communities, and support broader economic development.
“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,” Jemirin said.
He added that the Abeokuta outreach is a continuation of the momentum created by the initiative’s national launch earlier in the year.
HerFidelity platform drives programme delivery
The bank disclosed that the “Give Her Power” initiative is anchored on HerFidelity, its women-focused proposition created to support female entrepreneurs and professionals through targeted financial and non-financial services.
Under HerFidelity, women are provided with access to financial literacy programmes, mentorship opportunities, vocational training, business advisory support and wellness initiatives.
Jemirin further stated that Fidelity Bank has expanded the programme beyond Ogun State, with plans already underway for broader national impact.
This includes the distribution of 1,000 sewing and grinding machines across Nigeria, rollout of the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, mentorship engagements, and financial literacy training sessions targeted at girls and women entrepreneurs.
“This is more than a donation, it is our vote of confidence in your ability to earn, grow, and create value within your communities,” he told beneficiaries.
Ogun government commends intervention
The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, praised the initiative, describing it as a meaningful step toward real economic transformation for women.
She said the programme goes beyond ceremonial recognition of women and instead delivers tangible empowerment capable of improving livelihoods.
According to her, Fidelity Bank’s intervention complements the Ogun State Government’s ongoing efforts under Governor Dapo Abiodun to strengthen women’s participation in the economy.
She urged beneficiaries to make productive use of the equipment, stressing that the long-term value of the initiative lies in its ability to create lasting business opportunities and stronger household incomes.
Strengthening Fidelity Bank’s social impact footprint
The “Give Her Power” initiative reinforces Fidelity Bank’s growing role in inclusive banking and social impact financing in Nigeria.
With more than 10 million customers, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, the bank has continued to expand its footprint in retail, SME and development-focused banking.
Its recent recognitions include awards in digital transformation, SME banking excellence, export financing, and mobile banking innovation.
Through programmes such as Give Her Power, Fidelity Bank is positioning itself not just as a financial institution, but as a strategic partner in grassroots economic development.
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