Patience Robinson, Kaduna
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has successfully led a financial literacy initiative for students in Kaduna State as part of the 2026 Global Money Week.
Hosted at Sardauna Memorial College, the event centered on the theme “Smart Money Talks,” was aimed at introducing financial conversations and empowering youth with the practical skills needed for long-term economic independence.
The session provided students with essential knowledge on savings culture, effective budgeting, and responsible spending, emphasizing that these habits are foundational for future financial well-being.
In her address, the principal manager of NDIC, Alade Yetunde, stressed the need for young people to understand basic financial principles, noting that financial literacy plays a critical role in personal development and economic empowerment.
She encouraged the students to embrace prudent financial practices, including regular savings, effective budgeting and responsible spending, saying such habits would help them achieve their future goals and attain financial independence.
A key objective was demystifying the banking sector. The NDIC used this platform to explain its critical role in protecting depositors and maintaining stability in the nation’s financial system, helping students understand how their money is safeguarded.
According to her, the knowledge gained from the programme would empower the students to become financially responsible citizens and future leaders capable of making sound economic decisions.
“Every successful financial journey begins with discipline. The decisions you make today regarding money will influence the opportunities available to you tomorrow. Learning how to save, plan and spend wisely will help you achieve your dreams and secure your future,” she said.
The event received support from the Kaduna State Government, with the Special Adviser to Governor Uba Sani on Student Matters, Yusuf Lawal, who viewed the initiative as a rare privilege for students to acquire practical financial knowledge.
Lawal opined that, Kaduna State was privileged to be selected for the exercise and commended NDIC for choosing Sardauna Memorial College as the host school for the event.
He highlighted the State government’s commitment to prioritizing quality education and creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds through people-centred policies and programmes.
Furthermore, he urged teachers to reinforce the lessons from the sensitization programme in classrooms, noting that continuous learning would help students understand and apply sound financial management principles in their daily lives.
Earlier, the principal of SMC, Umar Ahmed Lawal, welcomed the NDIC delegation and other guests, describing the programme as a valuable initiative that would positively impact the students.
He noted the activity would deepen the students’ understanding of financial institutions and the banking system while helping them appreciate the importance of safeguarding their finances.
This, according to Lawal, would contribute to raising a generation of financially informed and responsible young Nigerians.
Beyond formal lectures, the programme featured interactive sessions designed to help students apply financial concepts to their daily lives, ensuring the lessons move beyond theory into actionable habits.
