Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos.
According to the financial institution, this is in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative under Fidelity Helping Hands Programme.
The project was funded and administered by the newly inducted employees o the bank who are referred to as the Vault Class, who selected it as their community impact initiative. The bank provided matching financial support to ensure the project’s successful execution, according to a statement.
The bank’s Divisional Head of Brand and Communications, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh highlighted its resolve to consistently champion initiatives that preserve the environment and reduce the impact of climate change.
Nwagboh said: ‘Environmental preservation is a key CSR pillar for us at Fidelity Bank. We believe that protecting the earth is a shared responsibility. That is why this initiative is not a one-time activity, but part of our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable best practices. We are committed to ensuring that our environment, including marine habitats, remains protected from pollution and degradation’.
In addition to planting trees, the team conducted a beach clean-up exercise to remove waste materials from the shoreline and surrounding marine areas. Nwagboh noted that the bank continues to support environmental conservation through various initiatives nationwide and remains a proud partner of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation.
‘Tree planting is an integral part of our climate action and resilience plan, and our goal is to consistently expand our environment-friendly operations. We are delighted for this partnership with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative. It is one we intend to nurture, as we believe there’s more to be done to protect our environment’, he said.
Founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, Mr. Chinedu Mogbo commended Fidelity Bank for its proactive commitment to environmental sustainability. He emphasised that the partnership aligns with the NGO’s mission to foster safer, cleaner environments for both humans and wildlife.
‘Our partnership with Fidelity Bank is driven by a shared mission to create a safer, greener environment for both humans and wildlife. Beyond enhancing environmental safety, planting trees contributes to beautifying our surroundings and restoring balance to nature’, he stated.
The exercise marks another significant step in Fidelity Bank’s environmental CSR efforts aimed at promoting sustainable living across communities, combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and conserving aquatic ecosystems.
Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged commercial deposit money bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
