Fidelity Bank has launched quarterly business forum to empower SMEs and drive sustainable growth.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled plans to launch the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, a strategic platform designed to support the growth, resilience, and long-term sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria.
The initiative will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss emerging business opportunities, economic trends, innovation, and practical strategies for achieving sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving business environment.
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Speaking on the development, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises at Fidelity Bank, said the forum underscores the bank’s commitment to empowering SMEs through a combination of financial solutions, capacity building, and business advisory support.
According to her, the Quarterly Business Forum forms part of the bank’s broader engagement strategy with small businesses nationwide, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial capacity, encouraging collaboration, and equipping business owners with the tools needed to thrive despite economic challenges.
“Through this initiative, the bank will host engagements with businesses across the country to strengthen their capacity, encourage networking and provide relevant advisory support to help them navigate the evolving economic climate and achieve profitability,” Osinigwe said.
The inaugural edition of the forum is scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt on June 3, 2026, and will feature industry-focused discussions and expert insights on business growth and market opportunities.
A key highlight of the event will be a keynote address titled “Scaling Trade and Distribution Businesses for Sustainable Growth,” to be delivered by Pamela Shodipo, Executive Director, South, Fidelity Bank.
Participants will also benefit from a Business and Economic Outlook presentation themed “Doing Business in a Trade Driven Economy,” to be presented by Okechukwu Ugoji, Group Head, SME, Fidelity Bank.
The event will conclude with a networking session designed to foster strategic partnerships, encourage knowledge sharing, and create new business opportunities among participants.
The Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum complements the bank’s existing SME-focused initiatives, including the establishment of the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos, a dedicated facility that provides entrepreneurs and creative industry players with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, stakeholder engagement, and business advisory services.
With more than 10 million customers, 255 business offices across Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, Fidelity Bank continues to strengthen its position as a leading supporter of small businesses and entrepreneurship.
The bank has earned several local and international recognitions, including the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards, reflecting its commitment to driving business growth and financial inclusion across the country.
