L – R: Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nanka Close, Wuse, Abuja, Vincent Ijioma; GAIM 6 NYSC Empowerment Grant winner, Bomane-Aziba Koromo; and Zonal Inspector, NYSC Zone 3, Abuja, Adama Usman, at the Fidelity Bank GAIM 6 NYSC Empowerment Grant prize presentation ceremony for Q1 in Abuja recently.
Fidelity Bank Empowers NYSC Members with N4.5 Million in Business Grants
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and a strong savings culture by awarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members N500,000 each in business grants.
The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative designed to reward loyal customers with cash prizes totaling N159 million. Running from November 2024 to August 2025, the promo targets various customer segments, including NYSC members, students, and general account holders.
Expanding Opportunities for Customers
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Osita Ede, Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank Plc, highlighted the bank’s commitment to rewarding its customers.
“When we launched GAIM 6 in November 2024, we emphasized inclusivity. To reinforce this, we increased the total prize pool to N159 million and introduced additional draws beyond the weekly and monthly ones from previous seasons.”
“Now, we have specific draws tailored for women, students, youth corps members, and traders. These categories of customers also stand a chance to win millions in our monthly and grand draws, which will continue until August 20, 2025.”
The nine NYSC members who emerged as winners in the first quarter of the GAIM 6 campaign were selected via a random electronic draw across Fidelity Bank branches nationwide.
Meet the Beneficiaries
1. Oluwatosin Emmanuel Olowolayemo – Uyo 2 Branch
2. Ekpeno Aniekan George – Uyo 2 Branch
3. Derryk Chidubem Okafor – Trans-Ekulu Branch
4. Aliyu Idris Adamu – Tudun-Wada Kaduna Branch
5. Bomane-Aziba Koromo – Nanka Close, Wuse Branch
6. Asabe Grace Adamu – University of Maiduguri Branch
Expressing his excitement, one of the grant recipients, Derryk Chidubem Okafor, initially doubted the initiative but is now thrilled about the opportunity.
“At first, I thought it was a scam when they introduced the initiative at our orientation camp, but today, I am honored to receive this support from Fidelity Bank. This grant will help me achieve my entrepreneurial dreams, and I promise to make the most of it.”
“When I got the call, I thought it was a prank. I never applied for anything, so it was hard to believe. But when they sent proof, I realized it was real. I plan to invest the money in vocational training and digital skills development, particularly in fashion and painting, to establish a sustainable business.”
In addition to the N500,000 grants, the winners will receive free business advisory and training sessions at the newly launched Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos.
Fidelity Bank’s Commitment to Excellence
Fidelity Bank Plc is a top-tier commercial bank serving over 8.5 million customers through its 251 business offices across Nigeria and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received multiple local and international accolades, including:
Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023 – BAFI Awards
Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 – Global Banking and Finance Awards
Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria – Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023
Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria – Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023
Through initiatives like GAIM 6, Fidelity Bank continues to empower individuals and businesses, reinforcing its reputation as a financial institution dedicated to growth, inclusion, and economic development.
