Fidelity Bank Launches Digital Empowerment Program for 100 SMEs

Fidelity Bank Plc has launched the 2025 edition of its SME Empowerment Program, designed to equip 100 growth-ready businesses with cutting-edge digital tools to enhance productivity and foster long-term growth. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday, July 23, at the bank’s SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos.

L – R: Divisional Head, Product Development, Osita Ede; Executive Director -Lagos and SouthWest, Ken Opara (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Chief Executive Officer, Manmark, Adaonah Kene-Uyawune; Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanley Amuchie; Deputy Director and Lagos State Manager of SMEDAN, Bunmi Kole-Dawodu; and Divisional Head, Brands and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Meksley Nwagboh; at the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025 in Lagos, recently.

Through the program, selected businesses will receive free ERPRev-enabled POS desktop systems, business software, barcode scanners, receipt printers, and six months of post-installation support. They will also benefit from intensive training, branding support, and financial management tools.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank (represented by Mr. Stanley Amuchie), reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to SMEs as key drivers of economic development.

“This initiative is not just about tools—it’s about empowering our SMEs to thrive in a digital-first world,”she said.