{"id":171494,"date":"2025-07-27T21:07:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T20:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/fidelity-bank-empowers-smes-with-business-management-systems"},"modified":"2025-07-27T22:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T21:29:25","slug":"fidelity-bank-empowers-smes-with-business-management-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/fidelity-bank-empowers-smes-with-business-management-systems","title":{"rendered":"Fidelity Bank empowers SMEs with Business Management Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to adopt digital tools to enhance their operations and drive sustainable growth. This call was made during the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the bank\u2019s dedicated SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which drew a large turnout of entrepreneurs and stakeholders, marked the official launch of Fidelity Bank\u2019s initiative to equip 100 growth-ready SMEs with ERPRev-enabled POS systems and business support tools\u2014at no cost to the beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming guests, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director\/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, represented by Mr. Stanley Amuchie, Executive Director\/Chief Operations and Information Officer, emphasized the bank\u2019s commitment to SME development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Fidelity Bank, we believe SMEs are not just the backbone of our economy\u2014they are the architects of innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth,\u201d she said. \u201cThrough the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), we are providing 100 entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive in today\u2019s digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Through the initiative, benefiting businesses will receive: a fully-installed POS desktop system, ERPRev business software, receipt printer and barcode scanner, inventory data input support, financial and bookkeeping training, branding and onboarding support, six months of post-installation monitoring; and a free Fidelity POS with instant settlement.<\/p>\n<p>The three-day program features high-impact trainings, masterclasses, and networking opportunities designed to spark innovation, build partnerships, and unlock new markets.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Adaonah Kene-Uyawaune, CEO of Manmark, Fidelity Bank\u2019s strategic partner, noted, \u201cThis digital transformation initiative is a game changer. It replaces manual bookkeeping with a unified system that simplifies accounting, inventory, HR, and profitability tracking. These tools are not handouts\u2014they are instruments for long-term business success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, SMEs make up 96% of all businesses in the country, employ over 80% of the workforce, and contribute nearly 50% to the national GDP. Despite their critical role in the economy, many still rely on manual processes that hinder efficiency and limit access to finance.<\/p>\n<p>Fidelity Bank\u2019s intervention is therefore both timely and strategic\u2014providing SMEs with the digital tools and support they need to streamline operations, improve transparency, and unlock new growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been encouraged to adopt digital tools to enhance their operations and drive sustainable growth. This call was made during the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program 2025, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the bank\u2019s dedicated SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. 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