News Investigators/ Fidelity Bank PLC, a commercial bank in Nigeria has renovated block of classrooms and donated textbooks to Government Secondary School, Aso Pada, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications of the bank, who spoke at handing over ceremony on Friday, said that the gesture was in line with its dedication to community-focused interventions.
He explained that the intervention was done by the Elite Bankers class of inductees, through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme(FHHP) as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
He maintained that the bank had intervened extensively in the Nigerian educational sector.
“It will be recalled that the bank donated 1,000 schoolbags fitted with solar powered lamps to school children across all the local government areas in Ogun State recently to enable the pupils study after dark especially in areas where power supply is a challenge.
“FHHP enables Fidelity Bank staff to identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matched support from the bank. The project supports the bank’s focus on quality education and youth empowerment.
“It was funded with voluntary contributions from newly inducted staff, matched by the bank,” he said.
Mr Nwagboh who stated that the school was selected due to its role in the development of Mararaba’s residents, however added that the school had not undergone renovation for the past fifteen years hence the intervention by the bank.
“With support from the bank and pooled resources from our Elite Bankers class of inductees, this renovation is now possible.
“We encourage the beneficiaries to put the facility to good use and reaffirm Fidelity Bank’s devotion to continue supporting quality education delivery across the length and breadth of our country” he said.
Responding to the gesture, Mr Abdullahi Idris, the Vice Principal Administration, Aso Pada Government Secondary School, appreciated the bank and also lauded government efforts towards providing a better learning environment for the students of the school.
”Your investment in our school is an investment in the future of our nation. We are inspired by your commitment and look forward to a lasting partnership that will continue to uplift and empower our students.
“Let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for our children and community,” he said.
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