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From Sola Ojo, Abuja
No fewer than 3,700 students across Nigeria are set to benefit from a financial literacy and mentorship programme by First Bank of Nigeria PLC as part of activities marking the 2026 Global Money Week.
The initiative, which will span 37 schools across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory, was aimed at equipping young people with essential money management skills, including saving, earning, and responsible spending.
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 explained 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.
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“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.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun Alebiosu, 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 added 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,” he said.
