Fidelity Bank Celebrates Children’s Day with Scholarships and Literacy Awards
In celebration of Children’s Day 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step toward supporting education and youth development by awarding scholarships and launching the Read2Lead Anthology—a book of essays written by young Nigerians. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” was held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos.
Nurturing Future Leaders Through Literacy
The Read2Lead initiative is part of Fidelity Bank’s flagship literacy programme aimed at nurturing creativity, reading culture, and leadership skills among Nigerian students. Over 3,000 students participated in the competition, submitting essays on the theme “Naija Superheroes.” Thirty outstanding entries were published in the Read2Lead Anthology, showcasing the incredible imagination and storytelling abilities of Nigerian youth.
Each story was written in a superhero style, focusing on national pride, problem-solving, and community impact, highlighting the authors’ intellectual depth and moral values.
Celebrating Excellence with Scholarships
As part of the Children’s Day celebration, Fidelity Bank also awarded ₦150,000 scholarships to four exceptional pupils:
Thiago Chukwudubem Agada
Nabeela Nia Rufai
Victory Alize Chukwuebuka
Osinachi Olivia Onyeaghala
These pupils were selected through the Fidelity Savings Loyalty Scheme for their outstanding performance and commitment to learning.
“We believe that every child has the potential to lead, inspire, and transform their world. Through Read2Lead, we’re not just nurturing writers—we’re shaping future leaders.”
— Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc
A Message from Fidelity Bank’s CEO
Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, expressed pride in the achievements of the participating students.
“Today is more than just the conclusion of a competition. It is a celebration of vision, hard work, and potential. Through Read2Lead, we provided books, writing tools, and opportunities for creative expression to thousands of young Nigerians. This initiative reflects our belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and shaping the future.”
She also described the anthology as “a powerful testament to the promise of Nigeria’s next generation.”
Fidelity Bank’s Children’s Day celebration is more than a one-day event—it’s a commitment to investing in the future of Nigeria. By encouraging literacy and rewarding academic excellence, the bank is helping shape a generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators.
