GMW: SEC Promotes Financial Literacy Among Nigerian Youth During
By Patience Ikpeme
The Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria (SEC) has taken steps to equip children and young Nigerians with essential financial knowledge, as part of its ongoing commitment to investor education and financial inclusion.
The Commission detailed its activities for the 2025 Global Money Week (GMW) in a statement released on Monday and signed by Mrs. Efe Ebelo, Head, External Relations of the Commission.
Global Money Week, an annual international initiative, focuses on providing young people with crucial financial literacy skills for their future financial security.
The 13th edition of GMW, themed “Think Before You Follow: Wise Money Tomorrow,” took place from March 17 to 23, 2025, and promoted early financial awareness.
The SEC described Global Money Week as a campaign that seeks to educate children and young people about financial literacy, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills for sound financial decisions.
“By participating in this global movement, the SEC seeks to instill strong financial habits in young Nigerians, empowering them to build a secure financial future,” the Commission stated.
The SEC launched its #CatchThemYoung: Invest in Their Future campaign during the week, aiming to promote early financial education and investment awareness. The Commission plans to expand these efforts through collaborations with the capital market community.
To mark the week, the SEC initiated a social media campaign across its digital platforms and produced a podcast featuring representatives from Aduvie International School, who discussed financial education and responsible money management among students.
The Commission also organized financial literacy outreaches to schools in Abuja, including Bellanadia School, Oaks and Acorn Montessori, Twinsquare Academy, iScholars International Academy, and Esteem Boys College. These sessions aimed to teach children about money management, investments, and financial security, aligning with the GMW theme.
The SEC donated educational publications on investments, Ponzi schemes, mutual funds, and the capital market, tailored for children, to the libraries of these schools.
The week’s activities concluded with a podcast featuring representatives from Oaks and Acorn Montessori School, continuing the discussion on financial responsibility and informed financial decisions.
“By participating in Global Money Week 2025, the SEC has shown its dedication to financial literacy and inclusion, recognising that an early understanding of financial principles is key to fostering a generation of financially resilient and responsible individuals. The Commission remains committed to empowering young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the financial world confidently and make informed investment decisions for a secure future,” the statement concluded.
