By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
FMDQ Group PLC has reinforced its commitment to promoting financial literacy among Nigerian youth through a targeted outreach programme held to commemorate the 2026 Global Money Week.
The initiative, organised under the Group’s flagship corporate responsibility platform, the FMDQ Next Generation Financial Markets Empowerment Programme (FMDQ-Next), took place on March 18, 2026, at Bethesda Secondary School, Ikota, Ajah, Lagos.
The outreach featured an interactive “Teach-a-Class” session aimed at introducing students to foundational financial market concepts and equipping them with the knowledge required to make informed financial decisions.
Global Money Week is an annual campaign coordinated by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s International Network on Financial Education to promote financial literacy among young people. The 2026 edition was observed from March 16 to 20.
The FMDQ-Next Teach-a-Class initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 1 (No Poverty), reinforcing the Group’s commitment to inclusive education and sustainable development.
During the session, students engaged in discussions on money management, savings, investments, and the role of financial markets in economic development.
The outreach was delivered within the school environment to enhance accessibility and participation.
Speaking on the initiative, the Group Chief Operating Officer of FMDQ Group, Tumi Sekoni, described financial knowledge as a critical life skill necessary for building sustainable futures.
“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,” she said.
Sekoni added that through initiatives such as the Teach-a-Class programme, the Group remains committed to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills needed for a financially literate future.
FMDQ-Next is designed to promote financial markets education and awareness among students across various levels, including university graduates, while providing meaningful engagement opportunities within the financial markets ecosystem.
Since its launch in 2018, the programme has impacted over 1,470 participants, ranging from primary school pupils to fresh graduates, through initiatives such as summer camps, excursions, virtual financial literacy sessions, trading challenges, and internship opportunities.
FMDQ Group, regarded as Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure group, continues to play a pivotal role in providing trading, clearing, settlement, and depository services across Nigeria’s debt, derivatives, and equity markets through its subsidiaries.
The Group reaffirmed its commitment to fostering financial literacy and promoting inclusive participation in Nigeria’s financial markets as part of efforts to build a more resilient and financially aware society.
