Fidelity Bank Plc has donated relief items to inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Centre as part of its commitment to improving the lives and well-being of indigent persons.
The project was executed under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, with the Human Resources department handing over household tools and gift items to the leadership of the correctional facility. The initiative aims to support the rehabilitation and development of inmates.
Through the FHHP, staff across Fidelity Bank branches identify critical community interventions and raise funds, which the bank’s management matches before disbursing for the selected projects.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Chief Human Resources Officer, Charles Nwachukwu, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to transforming lives and promoting rehabilitation.
“At Fidelity Bank, we believe that every individual deserves a second chance. By supporting inmates today, we are setting them on the true path of rehabilitation, empowering them to return tomorrow as productive and confident members of society,” Nwachukwu said.
Reacting to the donation, Deputy Controller of Corrections at Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Julius Ogueri, urged Nigerians to avoid cybercrimes and stigmatising ex-inmates. He noted that the facility, originally designed for 800 inmates, now houses over 3,000, including 396 convicted persons and 3,604 awaiting trial.
Ogueri highlighted ongoing rehabilitation programs, noting that 72 inmates are studying with the National Open University of Nigeria and 120 inmates have benefitted from WAEC and GCE support.
Fidelity Bank’s engagement reinforces its commitment to community impact and social responsibility, promoting empowerment, rehabilitation, and the reintegration of inmates into society. The bank serves over 9.1 million customers through 255 branches in Nigeria and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
