‎Fidelity Bank powers women’s growth with ‘Give Her Power’ skills and support series

LAGOS — Fidelity Bank Plc has launched a series of masterclasses and empowerment initiatives aimed at equipping women with practical, income-generating skills and improving their professional visibility, as part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2026.
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‎The programme, which runs throughout March 2026, is being delivered under the bank’s women-focused proposition, HerFidelity, and aligns with the “Give to Gain” theme guiding this year’s engagements.
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‎On March 18, 2026, HerFidelity hosted a “Give to Gain” masterclass focused on communication and presentation skills. The session provided practical guidance on audience engagement, event moderation, confidence building, and personal branding, with emphasis on helping women strengthen their public speaking abilities and professional presence.
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‎Another session, the Gele Masterclass scheduled for March 30, 2026, will offer hands-on training in gele tying.
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‎According to the bank, the session is designed to celebrate cultural expression while also equipping participants with a marketable skill that can serve as a source of income.
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‎Participants in the programme will also benefit from professional headshot sessions to help them update their personal and professional profiles.
‎Speaking on the initiative, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the bank’s goal is to support women with practical tools that can improve their economic opportunities.
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‎“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that empowering women economically creates an impact that extends beyond the individual. It strengthens families, grows businesses, and uplifts communities. That is why we have designed an elaborate plan to upskill women throughout this month. We want women to leave these sessions with practical tools they can apply immediately, whether that is speaking confidently in public, building a stronger personal brand, or learning a skill that can generate income,” she said.
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‎Earlier in March, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partner organisations during the launch of its “Give Her Power” initiative on March 5, 2026.
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‎The collaborations, anchored on the bank’s HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, are intended to expand access to vocational training, business support, and sustainable enterprise opportunities for women across multiple sectors.
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‎As part of the initiative, Fidelity Bank is also distributing 1,000 sewing and grinding machines to support women-led microbusinesses across Nigeria.
‎Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-service commercial deposit money bank serving over 10 million customers through digital channels, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
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‎The bank has received several local and international recognitions, including awards for digital transformation, MSME banking, mobile banking innovation, investment banking services, SME banking, and export financing.