Unity Bank Plc has facilitated financial literacy training in 31 schools across Nigeria as part of its activities marking Global Money Week 2023.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun was represented by the Group Head, Customer Engagement, Mrs. Titilayo Abraham, in facilitating the training at Kabayi Secondary School, Mararaba, Nasarawa last Thursday, March 23, during which participants gained useful insights on wealth creation, which as money, savings, investing, and entrepreneurship remains the common denominator.
Stressing the need to enhance financial education and financial inclusion, Mrs. Somefun’s representative interacted with the students with the aim of inculcating in them the basic principles for financial management. Students who stood out in the course of the training were rewarded.
Global Money Week is a Child and Youth Financial International initiative observed annually around the globe in over 178 countries between March 22 and 28 by corporate organisations. Financial institutions leverage Global Money Week with several events and activities to inspire children and youth to learn about money, saving, creating livelihoods, gaining employment, and becoming an entrepreneur.
In Nigeria, the Bankers Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Nigeria, coordinates the activities for Global Money Week, which sees the participation of financial institutions with nationwide coverage.
