Fidelity Bank Plc Launches ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative to Boost Women’s Skills, Income Opportunities
By Rashidat Olushola Okunlade
Fidelity Bank Plc has intensified its commitment to women’s economic empowerment with the rollout of a series of skills development masterclasses and support initiatives to mark International Women’s Day 2026.
The programme, themed “Give to Gain,” is being implemented throughout March under the bank’s women-focused proposition, HerFidelity, and is designed to equip women with practical income-generating skills, enhance professional visibility, and accelerate career advancement.
As part of the initiative, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass on March 18, 2026, centred on communication and presentation skills. The session provided participants with hands-on guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, confidence-building, and personal branding key competencies aimed at strengthening women’s public speaking ability and professional presence.
Building on the momentum, the bank has scheduled a Gele Masterclass for March 30, 2026. The training will offer practical instruction in gele tying, which organisers say not only celebrates cultural identity but also presents a viable entrepreneurial skill that women can monetise.
Participants will also benefit from professional headshot sessions, enabling them to update their personal and business profiles to improve visibility in professional and entrepreneurial spaces.
Speaking on the initiative, the Divisional Head of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking at Fidelity Bank, Ugochi Osinigwe, emphasised the broader impact of women’s economic empowerment. She noted that equipping women with practical skills contributes to stronger families, thriving businesses, and more resilient communities. According to her, the programme is structured to ensure participants leave with actionable tools — from improved confidence in public speaking to stronger personal branding and new income streams.
Earlier in the month, the bank reinforced its commitment by signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations during the launch of the “Give Her Power” initiative on March 5, 2026. The partnerships, anchored on the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, are expected to expand access to vocational training, business support services, and sustainable enterprise opportunities for women across various sectors.
In a further demonstration of support for women-led microenterprises, the bank is distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to beneficiaries nationwide, aimed at strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and financial independence.
With a customer base exceeding 10 million, Fidelity Bank operates through 255 business offices across Nigeria and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, supported by robust digital banking platforms. The bank has also garnered multiple local and international recognitions, including awards for digital transformation, MSME banking innovation, mobile banking excellence, investment banking services, SME support, and export financing.
The “Give Her Power” initiative underscores the lender’s strategic focus on inclusive growth and sustainable economic development by empowering women with the skills and resources needed to succeed.
