Lagos, Nigeria – In a landmark collaboration, the Finance and Business Online Publishers Association (FiBOP) has joined forces with top-tier companies, including Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria, Coronation Insurance PLC, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), and MTN Nigeria, to promote financial inclusion and empower Nigerian youths.
The partnership is aimed at supporting FiBOP’s 2025 youth capacity building and empowerment programme, themed “Empowering Nigerian Youths with Knowledge of Insurance, Digital Payment and Investment to Drive Financial Inclusion.” Scheduled to take place on April 15, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, the event will bring together over 300 Senior Secondary School students and teachers from various educational districts in Lagos State.
According to FiBOP President, Charles Onwuatogwu, the programme is designed to equip the youth with the knowledge of insurance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and financial literacy, enabling them to effectively navigate the dynamic financial landscape and assume future leadership roles.
Onwuatogwu emphasized that the programme is part of FiBOP’s broader initiative to promote financial literacy and awareness among secondary school students in Lagos and other states of the federation.
Renowned professionals in the Insurance, ICT, and financial sector are expected to deliver keynote addresses at the event, which will also honor notable figures who serve as sources of inspiration for the upcoming generations.
FiBOP, a duly registered association of online publishers, is committed to building capacity and making impactful contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy and the African continent.
The partnership with top companies underscores FiBOP’s dedication to empowering Nigerian youths with the knowledge and skills required to drive financial inclusion and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.
This collaborative effort is poised to make a significant impact on the financial literacy and inclusion of Nigerian youths, setting them on a path towards a brighter financial future.
