No fewer than 1,500 residents of Mokwa in Niger State affected by flood have received food packs from Fidelity Bank Plc under its Fidelity Food Bank Initiative.
The Fidelity Food Bank donation in Mokwa followed similar initiatives in areas affected by disasters.
The bank previously donated food and sanitary items to victims of a fire outbreak in Taraba State and provided cash and food to those affected by the Zaria Central Mosque collapse in 2023.
Recall that recently, several families were tragically displaced by flood in Mokwa, and Fidelity Bank, as part of its desire to help vulnerable communities across Nigeria, was available to offer its shoulders for victims to rest on.
The distribution of the food items was witnessed by government officials from Niger State, led by the First Lady, Mrs Fatima Umaru Bago.
Also present were the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Abubakar Usman Gawu; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Usman Abdullahi Gbatamangi; the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Yusuf Sadiq; the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Mustapha Ndajiwo; and the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Hannatu Jibril, among others.
Commenting on the donation, the Divisional Head of Brand and Communications at Fidelity Bank, Mr Meksley Nwagboh, said, “At Fidelity Bank, we believe corporate citizenship means standing by communities in their greatest time of need.
“We are honoured to support the people of Mokwa through the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative. This is more than just a relief effort — it’s a affirmation of our promise to always be there for the people and communities we serve, especially in challenging moments.”
“This donation reflects our collective responsibility to respond with compassion and urgency. The people of Mokwa are not alone — we share in their struggles, and we will continue to support them as they rebuild their lives,” he added.