NSE wins award for promoting financial literacy

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday received the “Corporate Achievement Award” at the inaugural annual Financial Literacy Excellence (FILEX) Awards.

The Award which is aimed at celebrating and recognising leadership and innovations that promote financial literacy in Nigeria was presented to the Exchange for its annual essay competition and investment education programmes in the capital market.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Dr. Bola Fajemirokun of DIN Resource Centre said “The Awards celebrates the important work by individuals and organisations aimed at improving knowledge and awareness of financial matters among consumers. Financial Literacy can only be achieved through targeted financial education initiatives and these must be grounded in a thorough understanding of the financial behaviours and attitudes of Nigerian consumers.”

On receiving the award, the Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE, Mr. Bola Adeeko expressed the Exchange’s appreciation stating that Financial Literacy and Investor Education remains at the core of the Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy of the Exchange.