Fidelity Bank 2025 Empowerment:Amuchie charges entrepreneurs to grab opportunity, be resilient
In a bold move to strengthen the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, Fidelity Bank Plc launched the 2025 edition of its SME Empowerment Programme on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, in Lagos. The event brought together top entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and industry stakeholders to witness the unveiling of a game-changing initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) through digital empowerment and strategic capacity building.
Mr. Stanley Amuchie, who represented the MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, delivered the opening remarks at the high powered summit. In a compelling and visionary speech, he emphasised the Bank’s unwavering commitment to innovation-driven-economic development, describing SMEs as “the architects of resilience, innovation, and inclusive growth.”
“This is more than an empowerment programme,” Mr. Amuchie noted. “It is a national call to action, an opportunity to equip growth ready entrepreneurs with tools, training, and support to not just survive but thrive in today’s digital economy.”
The 3-day transformative event marked the official unveiling of the Fidelity SME Empowerment Programme (FSEP), an ambitious intervention designed to provide 100 carefully selected SMEs with access to cutting edge business infrastructure, including fully installed POS desktop systems, ERPRev business software, barcode scanners, inventory input support, bookkeeping tools, receipt printers, and more, all at zero cost.
More significantly, the SMEs will receive six months of post-installation technical support, business monitoring and evaluation, and strategic branding. Every participant also received a free Fidelity POS device with instant transaction settlement from day one, a move Mr. Amuchie described as “a deliberate boost to operational efficiency and digital inclusion.”
The data speaks volumes. According to figures shared during the summit:
45% of SMEs report increased efficiency after adopting digital tools.
Digitally transformed SMEs grow revenue four times faster than others.
SMEs on digital platforms are three (3) times more likely to reach international markets.
Lastly, “digital-first SMEs” are 2.5 times more likely to achieve long-term revenue growth.
Fidelity Bank is not just crunching and spewing numbers, it is rewriting the SME growth narrative. From its acclaimed SME Hub in Gbagada, to targeted mentorships for female entrepreneurs, and high-impact masterclasses across the country, the Bank is creating an ecosystem of scale, opportunity, and sustainability.
Mr. Stanley Amuchie’s remarks underscored these realities, painting a future where data-driven empowerment becomes the cornerstone of economic resilience. His delivery struck a fine balance between strategy and sincerity, reinforcing his growing reputation as a thought leader in Banking and public finance.
In a speech laced with authenticity and purpose, Mr. Amuchie affirmed that the Fidelity SME Empowerment Programme is not a one-off intervention, but a continuation of the bank’s long standing support for entrepreneurs.
“This is our way of saying: We see you. We believe in you. We are here to help you grow,” he said.
He also extended heartfelt appreciation to Fidelity Bank’s team, stakeholders, and entrepreneurs in attendance, urging all participants to seize the moment and “make it count.”
As Fidelity Bank continues to distinguish itself with awards such as Nigeria’s Best Bank for SMEs by Euromoney and Export Financing Bank of the Year 2024 by BusinessDay, this latest empowerment push cements its role as not just a financial institution, but a transformational partner for growth.
And with personalities like Mr. Stanley Amuchie driving this vision with integrity and foresight, the future of Nigeria’s SME ecosystem looks decisively brighter
