By Bianca Iboma-Emefu
In celebration of Global Money Week 2025, Kidpreneur Africa, in partnership with Access Bank, has launched a financial literacy initiative, reaching over 100 schools in 10 states.
Designed to equip students with essential financial knowledge, the initiative featured interactive workshops that introduced young minds to real-world concepts such as saving, earning, investing, and smart money management.
The campaign’s theme, “Think Before You Follow,” encouraged students to develop critical financial habits, avoid emotional spending, and assess the credibility of financial advice.
Despite a recent Central Bank of Nigeria report showing that only 35% of Nigerian youths possess basic financial literacy, the campaign is already making an impact.
A head teacher from Community Secondary Commercial School in Akwa Ibom praised the program, stressing, “This initiative has significantly improved our students’ understanding of savings, earnings, investments, and overall money management.”
Mrs. Juliet Obi, one of the campaign’s organizers, emphasized the value of early financial education: “Teaching children the importance of saving, earning, and entrepreneurship from a young age gives them a head start in building a secure financial future.”
This collaboration between Kidpreneur Africa and Access Bank reflects a strong commitment to bridging the financial literacy gap among Nigeria’s youth, empowering the next generation to make informed financial decisions and achieve long-term success.