The Finance and usiness Online Publishers Association (FiBOP) is proud to announce its 2025 Youth Capacity Building and Empowerment Program, scheduled to take place on April 15, 2025, at the prestigious MUSON Centre in Lagos. This year’s event theme, “Empowering Nigerian Youths with Knowledge of Insurance, Digital Payment and Investment to Drive Financial Inclusion,” underscores the organization’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and empowering the next generation of leaders.
Prominent Guest and Extensive Support
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has graciously accepted FiBOP’s invitation to serve as the Special Guest of Honour, further solidifying the event’s significance. The program boasts an impressive lineup of supporting partners, including top Nigerian companies and institutions such as Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria, Coronation Insurance PLC, and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).
Empowering the Next Generation
This initiative aims to bring together over 200 Senior Secondary School students and teachers from various educational districts in Lagos State, providing them with invaluable knowledge and skills in insurance, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and financial literacy. By doing so, FiBOP seeks to equip the youth with the necessary tools to thrive in the dynamic financial landscape and assume future leadership roles.
A Commitment to Financial Literacy
FiBOP President, Charles Onwuatogwu, emphasized that this program is part of the organization’s broader initiative to promote financial literacy and awareness among secondary school students across Lagos and other states in Nigeria. The event will feature renowned professionals from the insurance, ICT, and financial sectors, as well as a celebration of notable figures who serve as sources of inspiration for the upcoming generations.
FiBOP’s Vision for a Brighter Future
As a duly registered association of online publishers, FiBOP is dedicated to building capacity and making impactful contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy and the African continent as a whole. This partnership with top companies and institutions demonstrates FiBOP’s unwavering commitment to empowering Nigerian youths with the knowledge and skills required to drive financial inclusion and contribute to the nation’s economic growth.
Capacity-building projects like this one are essential for promoting international collaboration and fostering multilateral partnerships among organizations engaged in youth-related activities. These initiatives aim to boost global cooperation and policy discussions concerning youth and informal education.