Fidelity Bank Ghana has ended its third annual Sustainability Conference in Accra with a major pledge of more than GH¢500,000 to support young creative entrepreneurs. The bank said the initiative was part of its long-term commitment to sustainable development and economic growth in Ghana.
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Ms. Julian Opuni, explained that the funding was designed to give life to the dreams of the participants and help them scale their businesses. She stressed that the finalists of the Orange Inspire Creative Challenge, which formed part of the conference, had gone through a tough process to reach this stage.
“It is not easy to pitch a dream in eight minutes and defend it before a panel. The journey to this stage has been rigorous, and every finalist deserves recognition,” Ms. Opuni said. “This is why we made sure no one left without support, because we believe in the potential of every creative entrepreneur who made it this far.”
At the event, Love Ankara, led by Maame Efua Tandoh, was declared the overall winner and received GH¢150,000 to grow her fashion brand. The Church of Stories and Stay by Plan were also rewarded with GH¢100,000 each to strengthen their projects. Abrita Holdings and GRC Concepts secured GH¢50,000 each, while the other three finalists—Fashion Xcel, O Games Studio, and Experience Africa VR—went home with GH¢25,000 each. This ensured that all eight finalists received funding support.
Speaking at the conference, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Mr. Zia Choudhury, praised Fidelity Bank for aligning its operations with global sustainability standards. He applauded the bank for joining the UN Principles for Responsible Banking and UNEP’s Finance Initiative.
“Fidelity Bank’s leadership shows what is possible. Its growing green portfolio offers very practical solutions, such as concessional loans, support for the adoption of electric vehicles, and financing renewable energy systems for schools and hospitals. These actions demonstrate that climate action and business success can go hand in hand,” Mr. Choudhury said.
For the overall winner, Maame Efua Tandoh of Love Ankara, the recognition was a dream come true. She expressed deep gratitude to Fidelity Bank and described the moment as a breakthrough in her eight-year journey as a creative entrepreneur.
“It is not easy looking for funding as a creative entrepreneur. I have been through many programmes, but this has been quite a defining one for all of us. We are going to be ambassadors for Fidelity Bank, and we are going to run with the education, the knowledge, and the training that you have given us. We are going to do more than this,” she said with excitement.
Nana Yaa Afriyie Ofori-Koree, Head of Partnership, Sustainability and CSR at Fidelity Bank, explained that the bank is committed to action and not just words. She said the upcoming launch of Fidelity’s 2026–2030 Sustainability Strategy would further show the bank’s position as a key player in Ghana’s green transition.
The 2025 conference, which was organised in partnership with the United Nations in Ghana, the Institute of Sustainability Professionals Ghana, Joy FM, Joy Business, and The Palms by Eagles, brought together stakeholders from finance, energy, technology, and creative industries. The theme for the event was “Aligning Finance with Climate Action.”
Panel discussions during the sessions focused on how Ghana could lay a strong foundation for climate finance and align itself with global sustainability standards. Experts also discussed the role of banks in positioning businesses to attract green investments through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and data-driven strategies.
The event reinforced Fidelity Bank’s growing reputation as a climate finance champion, with stakeholders agreeing that financial institutions must play a central role in Ghana’s transition to a greener economy.
With the conference now concluded, Fidelity Bank Ghana has once again underlined its strong role in supporting young entrepreneurs, while also pushing for climate-friendly policies that can attract global investor confidence.
