BY TAIWO OKUWOBI, LAGOS
Fidelity Bank PLC has doled out a total of N9.3 million to her 62 Sweet Account (SWEETA) holders across the country to mark this year’s children’s Day celebration.
According to the press release issued on Monday May 31, 2021 by her media team, the gesture was parts of efforts to deepen customer engagement.
Under the auspices of the loyalty scheme, the bank presented cheques of #150,000 to each of the 62 beneficiaries of the loyalty scheme at various children’s events organised by Bounty Kiddies Bites & Event, Katsina; Zeelove Event Management; Pamvilla Primary & Secondary School; Refiner School; Ilupeju Junior & Senior Secondary School; Orphanage Home, IDP camp throughout Katsina, Niger, Abuja, Lagos, among others.
Commenting on this initiative, Fidelity Bank Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe pointed out that all round quality education remains a strong anchor in raising tomorrow’s children and breeding exceptional children who can compete globally. “This is why we have decided to contribute our quota as a bank by offering school fees support to selected Nigerian children.
Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe urged well-meaning Nigerians and corporate entities operating in the country to continue to support positive causes that would ensure a secure future for children. In the same vein, Richard Madiebo, Head of Product Development, encouraged prospective and existing customers to open SWEETA accounts for their children and wards to participate in this initiative.
