Being financially literate is one of the best skills youths can acquire, especially based on how economically challenging it has been in recent times. However, financial literacy isn’t directly taught in school, which is why I give big ups to organisations that develop initiatives to educate and equip youths with financial literacy skills.

One such initiative that has been making the news in the past year is FinGreen. This programme is the signature financial literacy program of QNET. It was launched in 2021 in Turkey, and then the first phase was launched in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2022 - that phase saw about 600 youths equipped with adequate financial and employability skills. The second phase was just launched in August, and I’m sure it will also have great success. Noteworthy to mention is that this initiative has won some awards, like the NYX Award and IPRA Award.

Once again, the power of financial literacy can't be overstated, especially in these challenging times. Kudos to organizations like FinGreen, dedicated to equipping our youth with crucial financial skills!