An educator and financial expert, Emuobonuvie Akpeghagha, has advocated for more attention to financial literacy education in Nigerian schools.
This, he said, is imperative, arguing that students finish secondary school without understanding basic money concepts such as budgeting, savings, and responsible spending.
Akpeghagha, who leads the NGlow Empowerment Foundation, in a statement, said there was a need for financial education in classrooms owing to the growth of digital financial operations.
He said, “Many financial habits begin forming long before adulthood.
“When students understand simple budgeting and decision-making early, they feel more confident about money as they grow.
“As Nigeria works toward broader financial education reforms, advocates argue that integrating financial literacy earlier within the school system will be essential to preparing young people for an increasingly complex economic landscape.”
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