The Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP) has announced its readiness to host the 2024 Financial Literacy Summit in Lagos this Friday.
The summit, with the theme “Financial literacy in a digital era: Catching them young,” take place at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos on June 14, 2024, starting at 10am.
The president of FiBOP, Mr Charles Onwuatogwu said in a statement on Thursday that the summit aims to raise financial awareness among youths and senior secondary school students in Nigeria, beginning with Lagos State.
Prominent financial institutions including Fidelity Bank, Polaris Bank, Sterling Bank, UBA, and Ecobank will participate in the summit, contributing their expertise and resources to enhance its impact.
He said the participants will gain knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances now and in the future, promoting a culture of savings, investment, and efficient funds utilization.
Speakers at the event will include the Group MDCEO of CRC Credit Bureau, Dr. Tunde Ahmed Popoola, and the customs area controller, Tin Can Island Port Command, Mr Dera Nnadi, besides financial experts.
“They will share insights and experiences on financial issues to broaden the participants’ understanding,” Onwuatogwu said.
FiBOP, a national association of online publishers, aims to promote economic development through informed and balanced reporting.
He added: “The summit aligns with FiBOP’s vision of equipping future generations with the tools to navigate a dynamic economic and political landscape.
