The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) has announced that its 2024 Mid-Year Summit with the theme, “Financial Literacy in a Digital Era: Catching Them Young. will be coming up Friday, June 14,2024 at the MUSON Centre ,Onikan at 10 am.
The summit according to the Publishers is aimed at raising financial awareness among Senior Secondary School (SSS) students in the country, starting from Lagos State, equipping them with the necessary skills for efficient funds management and future financial endeavors.
The summit, which the group explained is designed to benefit both participating youths and students, will focus on inculcating a culture of savings, investment and efficient utilisation of funds.
The summit will also provide a platform for policy makers and financial experts to discuss money management fundamentals and new developments in financial education.
The Group MD/CEO of CRC Credit Bureau, Tunde Ahmed Popoola and the Controller of TinCan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, Dera Nnadi, with other financial experts will be speaking at the event.
These experts, FiBOP said, will share their thoughts, experiences and expertise on financial issues, broadening the horizons of these young participants.
FiBOP, a national association of online publishers, is dedicated to promoting informed, analytical, and balanced reportage of economic events.
The summit aligns with FiBOP’s vision of equipping future generations with the tools and knowledge to navigate an increasingly dynamic financial landscape.
Speaking on the forthcoming Summit, President of FiBOP, Charles Onwuatogwu, said, “We are enthusiastic about this summit and its potential to impact the financial literacy of young Nigerians.
“We believe that early financial education is crucial for the development of sound financial habits that will benefit these students throughout their lives,” he added.
He used the opportunity to invite organisations to sponsor and participate in this summit, thereby contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s financial economy.
He urged sponsors and would-be participants to contact Ime Akpan on 08174153797 for for further n inquiries.
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