Fidelity Bank Reinforces Commitment to Financial Literacy Through Media Training
Fidelity Bank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial literacy and informed public engagement by organising a specialised media training programme for journalists in the Ashanti Region.
The capacity-building workshop, held at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi, brought together over 20 journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media platforms. The training was designed to strengthen journalists’ understanding of banking and financial services, enabling them to report on financial matters with greater accuracy, depth, and responsibility.
The initiative forms part of Fidelity Bank’s long-term strategy to support financial education and transparency within Ghana’s banking sector. It also reflects a pledge earlier made by the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Julian Opuni, to invest in media development as a key driver of informed public discourse and confidence in the financial system.
Addressing participants at the workshop, Mr. Opuni emphasised that financial literacy is essential to building public trust and sustaining a stable banking environment.
“A financially literate public is fundamental to a strong and resilient economy, and the media play a critical role in shaping that understanding,” he stated. “As a leading Ghanaian bank, we recognise our responsibility to support journalists with the knowledge required to communicate complex financial issues clearly and accurately. This training is part of our broader commitment to empowering the media to serve the public interest effectively.”
The workshop was delivered in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana and facilitated by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Robert Dzato, ACIB, an experienced ethics and finance professional with more than 20 years of industry expertise. Drawing on his experience at institutions including KPMG, Standard Chartered Bank, and Lloyds Banking Group, Mr. Dzato guided participants through practical sessions on Ghana’s banking landscape, ethical financial reporting, regulatory considerations, and the interpretation of banks’ financial statements.
The interactive nature of the programme encouraged active participation, with journalists engaging facilitators on issues related to risk management, regulatory compliance, and professional ethics. These discussions underscored the growing need for specialised knowledge in financial journalism to support responsible and balanced reporting.
At the conclusion of the training, certificates were presented to all participating journalists in recognition of their successful completion of the programme. Participants expressed their appreciation to Fidelity Bank and CIB Ghana for the initiative, describing it as timely, informative, and highly relevant to their professional work. Many pledged to apply the insights gained to improve the quality of financial reporting and enhance public understanding of financial issues.
Through this initiative, Fidelity Bank continues to demonstrate leadership in promoting financial literacy, strengthening media capacity, and fostering a more informed and confident banking public. By investing in the education of its media partners, the bank is contributing to a transparent, resilient, and sustainable financial system for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
