Unity Bank Plc has facilitated financial literacy training in thirty-one schools across Nigeria as part of the lender’s activities marking Global Money Week, 2023.
Mrs. Tomi Somefun, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, took part in the programme by facilitating training on financial literacy at Kabayi Secondary School, Mararaba, Nasarawa state on Thursday, March 23.
Represented by the Group Head, Customer Engagement, Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Titilayo Abraham, the participants gained useful insights on wealth creation which have money, saving, investing, and entrepreneurship remain the common denominator
Stressing the need to enhance financial education and financial inclusion, Mrs. Somefun’s interaction with the students was aimed at inculcating 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 in over 178 countries between March 22 and 28 by corporate organisations globally. 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 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Banker’s Committee in collaboration with Junior Achievement Nigeria, coordinates the activities for Global Money Week, which sees the participation of financial institutions with nationwide coverage.
L-R: Aliu Osenimega, Zonal Service Quality Officer, Abuja, and North Central; Anita Wilcox, Unit Head, Service Quality Management; Mrs. Titilayo Abraham, Group Head, Customer Engagement; Students of Kabayi Secondary School, Mararaba; Stellamaris Akamike, BM, Mararaba Branch; Mr. Matthew Obiazikwor, Head, Communications and Brand Management, and Martha Iroh, Relationship Manager, Mararaba Branch during Unity Bank’s facilitation of financial literacy training at Kabayi Secondary School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
