The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Ebenezer Kolawole, has urged young Nigerians to adopt a savings culture as a lifelong discipline for creating stability and financial resilience.
Represented by William Odigie, Unity Bank’s Zonal Head, South East/South South, Kolawole emphasised the importance of savings in financial planning, management, and investment during a financial literacy training session at Alvana Model Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State.
The training, part of Unity Bank’s initiative to mark this year’s World Savings Day, aimed to equip students with essential money management skills.
The theme of the event was “Beyond Savings – Building Financial Resilience.” The bank’s MD reiterated Unity Bank’s commitment to deepening financial inclusion among young Nigerians through such initiatives.
Kolawole stressed that savings is foundational to financial planning and management, enabling young people to create financial security and independence.
He noted that Unity Bank prioritises financial literacy initiatives to help young people mitigate uncertainties and economic shocks.
World Savings Day, celebrated annually on October 31, promotes the importance of savings as a cornerstone of economic resilience.
The event was marked with nationwide Financial Literacy Training sessions, led by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Bankers’ Committee, Deposit Money Banks, and Junior Achievement Nigeria.
Unity Bank’s participation in the event reflects its ongoing dedication to supporting youth development and strengthening the financial literacy ecosystem across the country.
The bank’s initiative aims to empower young Nigerians with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage their finances effectively and build a secure financial future.
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