In a bold move to drive financial inclusion and youth empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has awarded nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each under its Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo.

The initiative, which aims to instill a strong savings culture while rewarding loyal customers, will distribute a total of N159 million in cash prizes throughout its duration from November 2024 to August 2025. The promo caters to various customer segments, including students, traders, and corps members.

Fidelity Bank Expands GAIM Promo for Inclusivity

Speaking on the initiative, Osita Ede, Divisional Head of Product Development at Fidelity Bank, highlighted the expanded scope of GAIM 6, noting that additional draws have been introduced to ensure broader participation.

“When we launched GAIM 6 in November 2024, we emphasized inclusivity. This season, we have increased the total prize money to N159 million and introduced more draws beyond the usual weekly and monthly ones. Now, specific categories, including women, students, and youth corps members, have dedicated chances to win,” Ede explained.

The first quarter of GAIM 6 saw nine NYSC members emerge as beneficiaries of the N500,000 business grant after a transparent electronic draw. The winners, drawn from Fidelity Bank branches across the country, include:

Oluwatosin Emmanuel Olowolayemo (Uyo 2 Branch)

Ekpeno Aniekan George (Uyo 2 Branch)

Derryk Chidubem Okafor (Trans-Ekulu Branch)

Aliyu Idris Adamu (Tudun-Wada Kaduna Branch)

Bomane-Aziba Koromo (Nanka Close, Wuse Branch)

Asabe Grace Adamu (University of Maiduguri Branch)

David Agbai Agwu (Oshogbo Branch)

Abdullahi Opeyemi Olajuwon (Airport Road, Lagos Branch)

Eghosa George Orhue (Ado Ekiti Branch)

Winners Share Their Excitement

For many of the recipients, the grant was an unexpected but life-changing opportunity. Chidubem Okafor, one of the winners, initially dismissed the announcement as a scam but is now excited about the impact on his entrepreneurial dreams.

“At first, I thought it was a scam when they introduced the initiative at our orientation camp. But today, I feel truly honored. This grant will help me achieve my business goals, and I intend to make the most of it,” Okafor said.

Another beneficiary, David Agwu, shared a similar sentiment, recalling his disbelief upon receiving the news.

“I thought it was a prank at first. I never applied for anything, so it was hard to believe. But when they sent me proof, I realized it was real. I plan to invest in vocational training and digital skills development, especially in fashion and painting, to build a sustainable business,” Agwu said.

Beyond Cash: Business Support for Entrepreneurs

In addition to the N500,000 grant, winners will have access to free business advisory services and training at the newly launched Fidelity SME Hub in Lagos.

As a leading commercial bank with over 8.5 million customers and a strong presence in Nigeria and the UK, Fidelity Bank Plc continues to earn recognition for its impact. The bank has received numerous awards, including Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 (Global Banking and Finance Awards) and Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria (Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023).

With GAIM 6 still ongoing, thousands of customers stand a chance to win millions in cash prizes before the grand draw on August 20, 2025.