Fidelity Bank Plc hosted the Abuja edition of its 2026 Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, October 28, brought together entrepreneurs, business owners and industry experts to discuss strategies for sustainable business growth.
The forum which held at Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja, had the theme, “Building Sustainable Businesses, Unlocking Growth, Governance and Opportunity in the FCT.”
The Divisional Head of SME Banking at Fidelity Bank, Mrs Ugochi Osinigwe, said sustainable business growth depends on access to finance, sound governance, business knowledge and strong networks.
She said the forum provided entrepreneurs with practical insights, opportunities to strengthen their business capacity and connections to support long-term growth.
Osinigwe added that the Abuja edition highlighted the importance of effective business structures, operational efficiency and adaptability to changing market conditions.
The event provided a platform for participants to engage with business stakeholders and explore ways to improve competitiveness and resilience.
Throughout 2026, Fidelity Bank’s Quarterly Business Forum had promoted business engagement and knowledge sharing across the country. The Abuja edition is expected to build on previous sessions, with discussions focusing on governance, resilience and sustainable business practices.
The bank supports small and medium-sized enterprises through its SME Banking proposition and SME Hub, offering capacity-building programmes, advisory services, networking opportunities and financial solutions tailored to businesses.
Fidelity Bank serves more than 9.1 million customers through digital channels and 255 business offices in Nigeria, alongside its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received several local and international awards, including recognition for SME banking, digital transformation, mobile banking innovation and export financing.