As a responsible brand that has always been involved in fostering financial literacy among young individuals in the country, Access Pensions is spearheading yet another educational initiative, providing financial literacy training to secondary and primary school students in 30 schools across Nigeria in the first phase of the company’s plan to educate a total of over five thousand students by the end of 2024.
The ncompany said it is committed to cultivating a foundational understanding of crucial financial concepts such as savings, investments, and overall financial literacy. This initiative 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, in a statement 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 stated: “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.
Access Pensions has selected schools that represent a diverse cross-section across Nigeria, emphasising its commitment to reaching a broad audience.
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.
Maduwuba added that financial literacy is a key component of personal and societal development. The initiative is poised to create a ripple effect, influencing not only the students directly involved but also their families and larger communities.
She added: “The objective is to shape their future by making them financially literate, set them up for a bright financial future, and enable them to learn valuable money lessons.” Access Pensions has for over 3 years, partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria, a non-profit organisation which is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the world’s oldest and largest non-profit economic education organization operating in 120 countries. Together we have initiated and concluded several projects, all aimed at educating young Nigerians across several age groups and in different states of the federation.
We are poised to be a catalyst for positive change by instilling financial wisdom in the younger generation, promoting a future marked by financial literacy and economic empowerment.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
