Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) says it has continued its advocacy of building a saving and investing culture among young Nigerians as it celebrates the 2023 edition of Global Money Week. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial literacy from an early age, helping young people gradually acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to make sound financial decisions and achieve long‑term financial well‑being and resilience.
In a statement, NGX disclosed that it, together with the Securities and Exchange Commission, NGX Regulation Limited and the Central Bank of Nigeria, educated more than 100 students on the theme “Plan your money, plant your future.” The partnership sought to enhance investor education and financial literacy across the country.
Jude Chiemeka, Divisional Head of Capital Markets at NGX, emphasized the need to guide children during their formative years so they become responsible citizens. He noted that the choices young people make today will significantly impact their futures. “We must also recognise that our individual financial health is closely linked to the health of the planet and society. The choices we make about how we earn, spend, save and invest can either contribute to or undermine the sustainability of our world. As such, it is essential that we adopt a responsible and informed approach to financial decision‑making that considers the impact of our choices on the environment and society,” he said.
Chiemeka also highlighted other NGX‑led financial literacy initiatives. Beyond a range of educational resources, the Exchange has launched a comic‑book series called NGX StockTown, which uses illustrations to nurture the next generation of financially aware, responsible and skilled economic citizens.
The celebration concluded with a closing gong ceremony. The overall winners of the quiz session were awarded shares: the first‑place winner received N80,000 worth of shares, while the first and second runners‑up received N70,000 and N50,000 worth of shares respectively.
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