Polaris Bank Teaches Katsina Students to Save Early, Spend Wisely.
R: Regional Bank Head, Abuja III, Martin Ayodele; Divisional Head, SME Banking, Ugochi Osinigwe; Executive Director, North Directorate, Sufiyanu Garba; and Regional Bank Head, Abuja, Vanessa Mordi (all of Fidelity Bank Plc); at the Fidelity Bank SME Quarterly Business Forum, held in Abuja recently.
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to financial literacy and responsible money management among youths through its World Savings Day engagement in Katsina.
The initiative is designed to instil a savings culture and encourage financial discipline from an early age.
Speaking on behalf of the Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Kayode Lawal, the Group Head, Kano Group, Mr. Abba Jarma, said introducing financial education early helps shape sound financial decisions and habits.
“Financial literacy is an essential life skill that every young person should acquire early. Beyond understanding the importance of saving, students need to develop the discipline to manage money responsibly, set financial goals and make informed financial decisions,” Jarma said.
He urged the students to put the lessons into practice and thanked the school management, teachers and stakeholders for supporting the programme.
In his message, Lawal said building a financially responsible generation begins with education.
“At Polaris Bank, we recognise that building a financially responsible generation begins with education. Our engagement with students through initiatives such as World Savings Day reflects our commitment to ensuring that young people understand the value of saving, financial planning and responsible money management,” he said.
The programme gave students an interactive platform to learn the importance of saving, setting financial goals, making informed spending decisions and developing sound money habits.
It featured a question-and-answer session where students demonstrated their understanding of the topics. Polaris Bank-branded gift items were presented to some students to encourage active learning.
The Bank also introduced relevant banking solutions for students and teachers, shared account-opening requirements and distributed account-opening packages to facilitate access to its services.
The initiative reflects Polaris Bank’s broader commitment to financial inclusion, financial education and community development — nurturing a generation that understands the value of saving and is better equipped to make responsible financial choices.
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