By Barnabas Esiet.
In a bid to instill financial management skills in young minds, the Financial and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) collaborated with Fidelity Bank and CRC Credit Bureau to organize a financial literacy class for over 100 students from various Lagos schools.
Despite the heavy rain and mid-term break, the students converged on the Muson Centre in Lagos, eager to learn about early-age financial management.
The interactive session, themed “Financial Literacy in a Digital Era: Catching Them Young,” was led by Osasikemwen Ighilen, representing Dr. Tunde Ahmed Popoola, Group MD/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau.
Ighilen emphasized the importance of developing a savings habit from an early age, encouraging the students to set aside a portion of their pocket money or earnings from part-time jobs.
She stressed that this habit would enable them to achieve their future ambitions, whether it be starting their own businesses or securing well-paying jobs.
The CRC spokesperson also highlighted the significance of self-discipline, noting that every amount, no matter how small, counts when it comes to saving.
Dan-Preston Nwaokorie, representing Fidelity Bank, echoed this sentiment, urging the students to cultivate financial discipline by regularly setting aside a portion of their income.
By imparting these valuable lessons, the organizers aimed to equip the students with the skills necessary to make informed financial decisions and live fulfilling lives.
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