Fidelity Bank Plc has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state.
The donation, presented on Monday in Jos by Mr Sadi Zawiya, the North Central Head of Fidelity Bank, aims to alleviate the suffering of the displaced persons in the state.
Zawiya emphasized that the bank recognizes the interconnection between its success and the well-being of its host communities, hence the gesture.
He stated, “We acknowledge that these items are far from replacing what the people have lost, but it is our token of support to cushion the hardship faced by the displaced persons in Mangu.”
“We pray for the restoration of peace in the affected areas, and we will continue to support the people of the state who are in dire need,” he added.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who received the items on behalf of the victims, expressed gratitude to Fidelity Bank for their generous donation.
Representing the governor, Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo assured that the items would reach all the affected persons.
Mutfwang lamented the increasing incidents of killings, wanton destruction of farmlands, and other properties in the state. He revealed that his administration was working diligently to address the security challenges.
The donated items included 100 mattresses, 100 blankets, 100 rubber mats, 120 buckets, 300 cups, 150 bags of 25kg rice, and 155 bags of maize flour.
Other items comprised 20 bags of garri, 50 cartons of oil, 20 cartons of powdered milk, and five bags of bathroom slippers.
There were also 25 bags of salt, 20 cartons of seasoning, 20 bags of sugar, five cartons of Lipton tea, 60 cartons of laundry washing soap, and 40 cartons of detergent, among others.
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