Fidelity Bank Gifts Tax Booths to Anambra Revenue Service

Fidelity Bank Plc has donated 10 units of tax booths to the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) as part of the initiatives for efficiency in revenue collection in the state.

The Regional Bank Head, Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nosa Orumwense explained that the donation is the bank’s devotion to creating solutions for its customers, stating “For nearly four decades, Fidelity Bank has been dedicated to meeting the banking needs of Nigerians with customised solutions. Whether through thoughtfully designed products or exceptional services, we have established ourselves as the preferred bank for individuals looking to grow, businesses interested in prospering and economies that want to prosper”.

“Today’s donation to AIRS is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Nigeria and would go a long way in smoothening the experience with tax payment and collection for individuals and the Anambra State government respectively. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the government on this project and commit to do more”, explained Orumwense.

Named the “Fidelity Bank AIRS Small-Tax Hubs,” the booths are custom-built, secure, and user-friendly self-service terminals designed for efficient banking transactions. They are equipped with both mains and solar power sources to ensure continuous operation, and they connect to the Internet for real-time transaction processing.

At the commissioning ceremony, the Chairman of Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, Greg Ezeilo expressed gratitude for the donation, calling the gesture “a dream come true” and praised Fidelity Bank for the groundbreaking support while promising that the hubs would be utilised effectively.

Ranked as one of the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged commercial bank with over 8.3 million customers serviced across its 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom as well as on the digital banking channels.

The bank has won multiple local and international awards including the Export Finance Bank of the Year at the 2023 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, the Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023 and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards; Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023; and Best Domestic Private Bank in Nigeria by the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2023.