As part of efforts to promote financial inclusion and youth empowerment, Polaris Bank has trained 90 students and 10 teachers of Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State on financial literacy.
The programme, held on June 9 as part of activities marking Global Money Week, focused on savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking fundamentals, financial goal-setting and informed decision-making.
Speaking on the initiative, Polaris Bank Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal, said financial literacy remains critical to building a responsible and economically empowered generation.
According to him, exposing young people to sound financial principles early in life helps them develop discipline, make better financial choices and contribute meaningfully to economic growth.
The session featured presentations on the importance of savings, financial discipline, smart spending habits, banking services and the impact of peer pressure on financial decisions. Students were also introduced to the Polaris Young Achievers account and educated on the benefits of cultivating a savings culture.
Representing the bank’s CEO, Dahiru Tukur, Group Head, Kano Group, encouraged the students to embrace responsible money management, stressing that the financial decisions they make today could shape their future.
Principal of the school, Samaila Umar Sanda, commended the initiative, noting that it exposed students to practical financial knowledge that would help them make informed economic decisions.
The programme forms part of Polaris Bank’s broader commitment to financial inclusion, youth development and community impact through financial education initiatives.
