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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