In a bid to foster financial literacy among young individuals in the country, Access Pensions has announced that it is spearheading another educational initiative, providing financial literacy training to secondary and primary school students in 30 schools across Nigeria.
The firm in a statement noted that this is the first phase of the company’s plan to educate a total of over five thousand students by the end of 2024.
Access Pensions said it is committed to cultivating a foundational understanding of crucial financial concepts such as savings, investments, and overall financial literacy.
This initiative, it added, is designed to empower the youth with the necessary tools to make informed financial decisions as they navigate through life.
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Lead at Access Pensions, Oluchi Maduwuba, emphasised the significance of financial literacy as a cornerstone for empowering the younger generation. She highlighted that instilling financial wisdom early on allows individuals to make smart money decisions in future.
Maduwuba said: “Money significantly influences various aspects of our lives, and now, these children have the luxury of time. Saving early ensures their money is invested for a longer period, providing it with the chance to grow. It will help them cultivate a culture of earning, saving and even investing money, leading ultimately, to self-sufficiency in the future.”
She reiterated that the objective of Access Pensions is to contribute to the economic development of communities by imparting financial prudence to young people. The comprehensive training program is meticulously designed to engage students through interactive workshops, presentations, and activities, demystifying financial concepts and making them accessible, relatable and fun.
Maduwuba further noted: “Our objective is to contribute to the economic development of our communities. What better way than to start teaching young people how to be financially prudent. Therefore, we are focused on providing the necessary tools and advice required to succeed at this goal.”
