World Savings Day: FBNQuest Merchant Bank Champions Financial Literacy at Kings’College Lagos

L-R:  Vice Principal Academic, King’s College, Lagos, Oby Ogbuoto; Head, Wealth Management, Lagos, FBNQuest Merchant Bank,  Mojisola Olorunfemi; Head, IT Support, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, Olasunbo Babafemi; Head Teacher, Commercial Class, King’s College, Lagos, Ekpo Paul at the 2025 World Saving’s Day Initiative in Lagos.

Lagos, Nigeria – November 2025 – FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, a leading provider of
integrated financial and wealth solutions, reaffirmed its commitment to shaping a financially
empowered generation by extending its financial literacy campaign to Kings’ College Lagos
on November 19, 2025. This initiative, held in commemoration of World Savings Day 2025,
equipped students with practical knowledge on financial independence and long-term
wealth creation.
The programme, championed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of its national
financial enlightenment mandate, underscores the critical role of financial institutions in
fostering a culture of savings and prudent financial habits among young Nigerians.
Speaking on the theme “Beyond Savings – Building Financial Resilience,” Afolabi Olorode,
Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited,
emphasized that financial literacy is fundamental to sustainable economic empowerment
and urged students to embrace disciplined financial habits early. He reaffirmed that
FBNQuest remains committed to supporting initiatives that build a financially astute
generation capable of driving Nigeria’s economic growth.
He added that the bank’s participation in World Savings Day aligns with its broader
Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) agenda, which prioritizes financial
inclusion, literacy, and empowerment across all demographics.
The interactive session saw students actively engage with questions on budgeting, managing
allowances, and making informed financial decisions—demonstrating the growing interest
in financial education among young Nigerians.
Expressing appreciation, Mr. Magaji Zachariah, Principal of Kings’ College Lagos, remarked:
“We are delighted to host FBNQuest Merchant Bank for this impactful initiative. Practical
financial education is as critical as academic excellence, and today’s session will undoubtedly
equip our students to become responsible, financially disciplined adults.”