The Group Chief Operating Officer of FMDQ Group, Ms Tumi Sekoni, emphasised that financial literacy is no longer an optional advantage but a necessity for survival in a modern economy.
Sekoni made this observation as the company successfully concluded its 2026 Global Money Week outreach, targeting students with foundational financial education in a strategic move to bolster economic resilience among the younger generation.
The initiative, held recently, saw the Group’s flagship corporate responsibility arm, FMDQ-Next Generation Financial Markets Empowerment Programme, host an intensive “Teach-a-Class” session at Bethesda Secondary School in Ikota, Ajah. The programme focused on demystifying complex market concepts and instilling the discipline of informed financial decision-making.
Speaking on the urgency of early intervention, Sekoni said, “At FMDQ, we recognise that financial knowledge is a critical life skill that empowers individuals to build sustainable futures. Global Money Week provides an important platform to engage young people early and inspire responsible financial habits.”
The outreach aligns with the broader goals of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which coordinates Global Money Week annually to equip youth with the skills required for long-term financial well-being.
By taking the classroom directly to the students in Ikota, FMDQ Group sought to break down barriers to specialised financial information.
“Through initiatives such as our Teach-a-Class outreach, we remain committed to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills required for a financially literate future,” Sekoni added, highlighting the Group’s alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education and Poverty Eradication.
Since its inception in 2018, the FMDQ-Next programme has served as a bridge between academic learning and the practical realities of Nigeria’s financial architecture. To date, the programme has impacted more than 1,470 participants, ranging from primary school pupils to university graduates, through diverse channels including summer camps, trading challenges, internships, and virtual sessions.
As Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure group, FMDQ continues to position itself as a sustainability-focused leader. Through its various subsidiaries and the FMDQ Green Exchange, the Group remains a pivotal player in transitioning Nigeria towards a more transparent and financially aware society.