Polaris Bank has strengthened financial literacy campaign and trains Katsina students on smart money management.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Polaris Bank has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment and financial inclusion by organizing a financial literacy programme for students of Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The initiative, held on June 9, 2026, formed part of activities marking Global Money Week, an international campaign designed to promote financial education and responsible money management among young people.
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The programme benefited 90 students and 10 teachers, providing practical lessons on savings, budgeting, responsible spending, financial goal-setting, banking fundamentals, and informed decision-making.
Speaking on the importance of financial education, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, said equipping young people with financial knowledge early in life is essential for building a financially responsible generation.
According to him, understanding concepts such as savings, budgeting, and disciplined spending helps young people make better financial decisions and prepare for future opportunities.
Lawal noted that the bank’s participation in Global Money Week reflects its broader commitment to financial inclusion, youth development, and community impact.
The training featured several sessions covering the importance of cultivating a savings culture, financial discipline, goal-setting, and smart spending habits. Students were also introduced to the role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the broader financial system.
Other discussions focused on banking essentials, managing peer influence, and developing responsible financial habits. Facilitators encouraged participants to make independent financial decisions and avoid pressures that could negatively affect their future goals.
Representing the bank’s CEO at the event, Group Head, Kano Group, Polaris Bank, Dahiru Tukur, engaged participants in an interactive session on financial responsibility and money management.
He encouraged students to develop positive financial habits, emphasizing that the choices they make regarding money today can significantly influence their future success.
“The decisions you make with money today, no matter how small, can shape your future. Learning how to save, spend wisely, and avoid negative financial pressure is a major step toward becoming responsible and independent adults,” Tukur said.
The programme also introduced students to youth-focused banking products designed to encourage savings and financial planning from an early age.
Participants actively engaged in a question-and-answer session, demonstrating strong interest in the topics discussed. Branded educational materials and gift items were distributed to support the learning experience.
The Principal of Community Day Secondary School, Samaila Umar Sanda, commended Polaris Bank for bringing practical financial education to students.
He said the programme helped bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world financial decision-making, adding that the lessons would help students develop stronger money management skills.
According to him, early exposure to financial education is critical to building a generation that values savings, financial discipline, and responsible economic choices.
The initiative forms part of Polaris Bank’s broader efforts to support financial literacy, education, youth development, and financial inclusion across Nigeria.
Through programmes such as Global Money Week, the bank continues to contribute to national efforts aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to make informed financial decisions and participate effectively in the formal economy.
