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Global Money Week: Unity Bank Engages Nigerian Students on Financial Literacy

Unity Bank Plc has actively engaged students from all regions of Nigeria by providing financial literacy training in 15 schools as part of the 2024 Global Money Week celebrations.

The Financial Literacy Training was organized in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria and Bankers Committee’s efforts to promote financial inclusion.

Unity Bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Tomi Somefun, took part in the program by leading a session on financial literacy at NYSC Demonstration Secondary School in Calabar, Cross River State.

Somefun, represented by Unity Bank’s Chief Compliance Officer, Patricia Ahunanya, shared valuable insights with the students on building wealth through savings, investing, and early adoption of money management skills.

The aim of the interaction was to instill financial discipline and management skills in the students, encouraging them to strive for financial independence and security while fostering a culture of savings and investment.

A cross-section of the outstanding students with Mrs. Ahunanya (Middle) after the training.

Somefun also recognized outstanding students during the session and presented them with awards.

Global Money Week is an annual campaign that focuses on promoting financial literacy among young people worldwide.

The initiative aims to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial well-being.

Over 40,000 organizations participate in this campaign each year, impacting more than 60 million children globally.

In Nigeria, the Central Bank and the Bankers Committee, in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria, coordinate Global Money Week activities, involving financial institutions with nationwide coverage.

Some members of Unity Bank staff pose for a shot with some of the students and staff of NYSC Demonstration Secondary School, Calabar after the financial literary day training.

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