As part of efforts to remain at the forefront of delivering
on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial inclusion mandate, Heritage Bank
took the opportunity during this holiday break to implement one of its
Financial Literacy initiatives by conducting a workshop for children.
The Financial Literacy Holiday Workshop, titled,
“Edutainment Resource for Children and Young Persons,” engaged children between
the ages of 8 and 11 during the long school break from Monday 8th through to
Friday 12th August 2016.
The highlights of the workshop, which marked the maiden
edition included financial literacy coaching presentation skills, creative
writing, practical sessions, movie outing and other exciting treats.
Addressing the children in Lagos, the Executive Director, Abuja
and North Directorate, Corporate Banking of the bank, Ola Olabinjo, explained
that the goal of the Financial Literacy program is to secure the future and
empower the Nigerian child and youth to make informed decisions about finances
and wealth creation so they can take action to improve their present and
long-term financial well-being.
He, however, stressed that financial education is a key
success indicator for socio-economic development, adding that the bank believes
in empowering the youth with requisite skills to make solid financial decisions
in adult years.
In a bid to help the children to understand the nitty-gritty
of the banking profession especially for those who indicated interest in the
career, Olabinjo, advised them to maintain sound integrity, good character,
decent dressing and fear of God.
He equally educated the children on mobile and e-payment
transactions, saying that digital electronics in the future.
Chidera Duru, one of the beneficiary of the Financial
Literacy Holiday Workshop, who thanked the bank for its support said she learnt
a lot on savings culture, how to read account statements and other educating
aspect of the banking career.
She requested that the bank should make internet banking
applications for kids on BUD account.
A facilitator at the workshop, the Group Head, Customer
Experience and Analytics of Heritage, Kikanwa Akpenyi, hinted that as a maiden
edition, the program was set to kick start a community of financially literate
young customers, as she said the future editions promise to be just as
impactful.
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