Fidelity Bank targets growth for SMEs at Abuja business forum

Fidelity Bank Plc is set to conclude its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum series with an edition in Abuja, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs and business owners with strategies for sustainable growth, effective governance and improved competitiveness.

The forum, themed “Building Sustainable Businesses, Unlocking Growth, Governance and Opportunity in the FCT,” will hold on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Barcelona Hotel, No. 23 Blantyre Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Divisional Head of SME Banking at Fidelity Bank, Mrs. Ugochi Osinigwe, said sustainable business growth depends on access to finance, sound governance, relevant business knowledge and strong business connections.

She said the Quarterly Business Forum provides a platform for business owners to gain practical insights, strengthen their capabilities and identify opportunities that support long-term success.

“At Fidelity Bank, we recognise that sustainable business growth requires a combination of access to finance, sound governance, relevant business knowledge and the ability to identify and maximise emerging opportunities,” Osinigwe said.
“Through the Quarterly Business Forum, we are creating a platform where business owners can gain practical insights, strengthen their capabilities and connect with opportunities that will support their long-term success.”

She added that the Abuja edition would reinforce the importance of building well-structured businesses capable of adapting to changing market conditions, improving operational efficiency and positioning themselves for expansion.

According to her, the forum will also enable participants to engage with relevant business stakeholders and explore pathways to greater competitiveness and resilience.

Throughout 2026, Fidelity Bank’s Quarterly Business Forum has promoted business engagement and knowledge sharing across the country. The Abuja edition will build on previous sessions, with discussions focusing on governance, resilience and sustainable business practices.

The bank supports entrepreneurs through its SME Banking proposition and SME Hub, which offer capacity-building programmes, advisory services, networking opportunities and financial solutions tailored to business needs.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a commercial deposit money bank serving more than 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels and 255 business offices in Nigeria, as well as its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.

The bank has received several local and international awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

It also received the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App from Global Business Outlook and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award from Global Brands Magazine.
Additionally, Fidelity Bank was recognised as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year at the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions Awards.