Mararaba, Nasarawa State — Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education in Nigeria through the renovation of a classroom block and donation of textbooks to Aso Pada Government Secondary School in Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The intervention, carried out under the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), was funded by members of the Elite Bankers class of inductees. The initiative enables staff to identify pressing needs within communities, raise funds, and receive matched support from the bank to execute impactful projects.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, explained that the school was chosen because of its significant contribution to the development of the Mararaba community and the dire need for infrastructure upgrade after 15 years without renovation.
“This project reflects our belief in the power of education to transform lives. By equipping students with a better learning environment and educational materials, we are investing in the future of this community and the nation at large,” Nwagboh said. He urged the school to make the most of the newly renovated facility and reaffirmed the bank’s long-term dedication to supporting educational advancement across Nigeria.
In response, the Vice Principal (Administration) of Aso Pada Government Secondary School, Abdullahi Idris, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the bank, describing the gesture as a beacon of hope for both students and teachers.
“Your investment in our school is an investment in the future of our nation,” he said. “We are inspired by your commitment and look forward to a lasting partnership that will continue to uplift and empower our students.”
The project adds to Fidelity Bank’s growing portfolio of education-focused CSR initiatives. In a similar effort earlier this year, the bank donated 1,000 schoolbags equipped with solar-powered reading lamps to schoolchildren across all local government areas in Ogun State, aiming to help pupils in communities with poor electricity access study after dark.
Through such initiatives, Fidelity Bank continues to strengthen its role as a catalyst for social change, using targeted investments to foster education, empower youth, and support sustainable development across Nigeria.
