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 celebrated every October 31st.

According to the partners, the initiative will comprise a series of impactful activities conducted across secondary schools in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.

Kidpreneur Africa 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.

Also, 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.

Victor-Laniyan stated that World Savings Day is an occasion for them to champion financial responsibility and empower the younger generation with the knowledge and tools to secure their financial future.

She added that their partnership with Kidpreneur Africa is a testament to their 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,” Victor-Laniyan said.

The Founder and Executive Director of Kidpreneur Africa, Juliet Vincent-Obi, stated that 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.

Vincent-Obi said they their mission aligns with Access Bank’s goal of fostering financial responsibility and inclusion, adding that they look forward to a brighter, financially literate future for Nigeria’s next generation.

“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,” she said.

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 quizzes, and the opportunity for participants to win fantastic cash prizes.

Vincent-Obi noted that activities were designed to make learning about saving fun and engaging for young minds.