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2025-12-25 10:25:00
Figures cited by Vanguard show Fidelity Bank donated fire-fighting equipment to the Federal Fire Service, Lagos Command (Zone J), as part of its corporate social responsibility support for emergency response capacity.
The report says the donation was received by officials led by the Controller of the Fire Service in Lagos Command, with items aimed at strengthening operational readiness.
In separate coverage, The Guardian reported that Fidelity’s support included essential firefighting and preventive equipment such as hoses and gasoline water pumps, describing it as part of its Fidelity Helping Hands Program.
The Guardian also quoted a bank executive explaining the rationale, saying the donation reflects the bank’s dedication to strengthening emergency response and public safety within communities it serves.
Echotitbits take: CSR donations help, but Lagos’ recurring fire incidents suggest a systemic equipment and infrastructure gap. Watch for whether this sparks a broader public-private coalition that standardises equipment support, training, and maintenance—rather than one-off headline gestures.
Source: Vanguard — December 19, 2025 (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/fidelity-bank-donates-equipment-to-fire-service/)
Vanguard 2025-12-19
