Lagos, Nigeria — In a joint effort to improve the level of financial literacy and foster the adoption of early savings culture among children and adolescents, Access Bank PLC and Kidpreneur Africa have collaborated on an extensive campaign to commemorate the 2023 World Savings Day.
This initiative will comprise a series of impactful activities conducted across secondary schools in three states within Nigeria.
Kidpreneur Africa, renowned for its commitment to empowering young minds, will lead the charge by conducting engaging and informative sessions within selected secondary schools, emphasising the importance of financial prudence.
In addition to these school-based activities, the partners hosted a FREE two-day webinar, open to children aged 5-15 years.
During the event, a 30-day Savings Challenge was launched to enhance public awareness of the critical role savings play, both in individual households and on a national scale.
Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, Head of Group Sustainability at Access Holdings PLC, expressed the financial institution’s commitment to this initiative.
She said, “World Savings Day is an occasion for us to champion financial responsibility and empower the younger generation with the knowledge and tools to secure their financial future.
“Our partnership with Kidpreneur Africa is a testament to our commitment to nurturing a culture of savings from an early age. By equipping young Nigerians with financial literacy, we are laying the foundation for a more financially inclusive and prosperous future.”
“As an organisation dedicated to empowering young people, we are thrilled to join hands with Access Bank to celebrate World Savings Day. Our mission aligns perfectly with the goal of fostering financial responsibility and inclusion. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire the next generation of savers and innovators, arming them with the skills and knowledge needed to build a financially secure future. We look forward to a brighter, financially literate future for Nigeria’s next generation,” said Juliet Vincent-Obi, Founder and Executive Director of Kidpreneur Africa
The webinar for children encompassed a wide range of educational activities, including sessions on Savings Goal Setting, financial literacy stories, interactive games, a World Savings Day quiz, and the opportunity for participants to win fantastic cash prizes.
These activities were designed to make learning about saving fun and engaging for young minds.
By uniting forces for global events like the World Savings Day celebration, Kidpreneur Africa and Access Bank aspire to instil in young Nigerians, a sense of financial responsibility and further drive financial inclusion for the betterment of society and the nation.
About Kidpreneur Africa
About Access Bank PLC
Access Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, is a leading full-service commercial bank operating through a network of more than 700 branches and service outlets spanning 3 continents, 20 countries and over 60 million customers.
The Bank employs over 28,000 thousand people in its operations in Africa and Europe, with representative offices in China, Lebanon, India, and the UAE.
Access Bank’s parent company, Access Holdings Plc, has been listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 1998. The Bank is a diversified financial institution which combines a strong retail customer franchise and digital platform with deep corporate banking expertise, proven risk management and capital management capabilities.
The Bank services its various markets through four business segments: Corporate and Investment Banking; Commercial Banking; Business Banking, and Personal & Private Banking.
The Bank has enjoyed what is arguably Africa’s most successful banking growth trajectory in the last 18 years, becoming one of the continent’s largest retail banks.
As part of its continued growth strategy, Access Bank is focused on mainstreaming sustainable business practices into its operations.
The Bank strives to deliver sustainable economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible, and socially relevant, helping customers to access more and achieve their dreams.
