By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
In order to build the financial capacity of the Nigerian youths and make them viable in dealing with financial issues and decision making, the First Bank of Nigeria Plc has made plans to train 3,700 of them in that direction.
The training which is a mentorship programme to be carried out by the bank, is part of activities to mark the 2026 Global Money Week.
The Initiative will cover 37 schools across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.
Speaking in Kaduna, the Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the programme underscores the bank’s commitment to empowering the next generation with practical financial knowledge.
He emphasized that Global Money Week is designed to help young people understand money matters early in life, enabling them to make informed financial decisions.
To him, the 2026 edition of the campaign, themed “Smart Money Talks,” runs from March 16 to May 2 and promotes open conversations about money, while highlighting how financial decisions impact individuals, communities, and the environment.
“Money touches every part of our lives, from how we save for the future to how we spend today.
“Starting early to teach young people about money helps them to build resilience and make smarter decisions,” Ijabiyi said.
He noted that the programme forms part of the bank’s sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, adding that financial literacy remains central to its focus areas of education, health, and welfare.
Through its “Future First” initiative, the bank would deploy staff to schools nationwide to mentor students.
Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the financial institution, is expected to personally lead one of the outreach teams.
Ijabiyi said the campaign’s slogan, “Learn, Save, Earn,” reflects its core message of building financially responsible and self-reliant young Nigerians.
He pointed out that beyond budgeting, the initiative seeks to instill a broader understanding of sustainability, showing students how their financial choices can contribute to a better future for themselves and society.
“With this effort, young Nigerians are learning that every naira saved, earned, or invested can make a meaningful difference,” Ijabiyi said.
Source: Sun
