To cushion the effect of hardship ravaging the country, the management of Fidelity Bank Plc has reached out to over 3,000 people. They gave the food items to vulnerable households and underprivileged families in Gusau, Zamfara State, noting that the gesture was part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative.
A statement released by the bank quoted Muhammad Ahijo, Regional Head, North West 2 as saying that the bank did this to reach out to vulnerable persons and reduce the effect of hunger in society. Ahijo was speaking at the banks Corporate Social Responsibility event. He said, The Fidelity Bank Food Initiative is aimed at alleviating the hardship experienced by many in the face of current economic challenges in the country.
At Fidelity Bank, we recognise the importance of supporting and empowering communities to grow and prosper and we believe that by investing in the well-being of the communities where we operate, we contribute to the creation of a better society for all.
We firmly believe that by addressing the root causes of poverty and alleviating hunger, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. And in light of this, Fidelity Bank has donated 3,000 food packs to vulnerable families in the state, to help them get through these tough times.
Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State Governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Mukhtar Lugga, lauded Fidelity Banks initiative. He said, We are grateful for the kind gesture from Fidelity Bank in providing support to vulnerable households and less privileged families in our community. This is coming at a time when people cannot afford a meal before and during the holy month of Ramadan.
