By Peace Udugba
FMDQ Group PLC has commemorated the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child and Children’s Day by hosting students from two Lagos-based secondary schools for an educational excursion focused on financial literacy and market awareness.
The excursion, held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the group’s headquarters, Exchange Place, welcomed students from Chrisland High School and Jeed Trinity College.
The initiative was organised under the FMDQ Next Generation Financial Markets Empowerment Programme, popularly known as FMDQ-Next, the group’s flagship corporate responsibility programme aimed at promoting financial education among young people.
According to the organisation, the International Day of the Boy Child and Children’s Day serve as reminders of the need to nurture and empower children through education, exposure, and opportunities that encourage growth, responsibility, and leadership.
More than 70 students and five facilitators participated in the excursion, which provided firsthand exposure to the Nigerian financial markets ecosystem and the operations of FMDQ Group as a financial market infrastructure provider.
During the programme, students participated in interactive sessions on savings, investments, financial products, and the structure of the Nigerian financial markets.
The participants were also introduced to the history and operations of FMDQ Group and its subsidiaries through presentations, guided tours, and question-and-answer sessions with professionals across the organisation.
Speaking during the event, the Group Chief Operating Officer of FMDQ Group, Tumi Sekoni, said the organisation remained committed to investing in young people through education and exposure beyond the traditional classroom setting.
According to her, the initiative was designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and equip students with knowledge that would help them make informed financial decisions and contribute positively to society.
She added that the FMDQ-Next programme reflects the group’s commitment to promoting education, inclusion, and opportunities for future generations.
FMDQ Group stated that the FMDQ-Next initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 1 on No Poverty.
Since its launch in July 2018, the programme has impacted more than 1,540 participants, ranging from primary school pupils to university graduates, through summer camps, excursions, virtual financial literacy sessions, trading challenges, and internship opportunities.
The organisation noted that the programme is part of its broader effort to promote financial markets education and prepare young Nigerians for opportunities within the evolving global economy.
FMDQ Group is recognised as Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure group, providing services across debt capital, foreign exchange, derivatives, and equity markets through its subsidiaries, including FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, FMDQ Clear Limited, FMDQ Depository Limited, and FMDQ Private Markets Limited.
