Polaris Bank Limited, on June 9, 2026, engaged some students and teachers in Katsina State on money management strategies as part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and building a financially responsible generation. It is also part of the activities to commemorate Global Money Week (GMW).
At an impactful Financial Literacy Day session at Community Day Secondary School, Tsaski Yan’albasa, in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State, participants were informed how the decisions they make with money today, no matter how small, can shape their future.
The lender stressed that learning how to save, spend wisely and avoid negative financial pressure is a major step toward becoming responsible and independent adults.
About 90 students and 10 teachers were provided practical insights into savings, budgeting, responsible spending, banking essentials, financial goal-setting, peer influence, and informed decision-making from an early age.
“At Polaris Bank, we believe financial literacy is one of the most important foundations for building a responsible and economically empowered generation. When young people understand the value of savings, budgeting and responsible financial choices early in life, they are better positioned to manage opportunities, avoid poor money decisions and contribute meaningfully to the economy,” the chief executive of Polaris Bank, Mr Kayode Lawal, stated.
He added that the bank’s involvement in Global Money Week underscores its long-term dedication to financial inclusion, youth development, and community impact.
“For us, this is not just about teaching students how to save money. It is about helping them understand the relationship between discipline, planning, financial responsibility and future success. We will continue to support platforms that take financial education closer to young people, especially in communities where early exposure can make a lasting difference,” he added.
At a session anchored by Mr Patrick Sule, there were focused discussions on banking essentials and managing peer influence, highlighting how banks help individuals protect, manage, and grow their money, while encouraging young people to make independent and responsible financial choices amid lifestyle pressures.
Another segment addressed financial responsibility and legitimate ways young people can earn and manage money, stressing that building strong financial habits early significantly supports their personal and educational goals.
To connect theory with practice, the session featured an introduction to the Polaris Young Achievers account, outlining its benefits for fostering early savings habits, along with account-opening requirements and suitable product options.
The programme concluded with a lively question-and-answer (Q&A) segment, where students showed keen interest, followed by the distribution of branded gift items to reinforce the learning experience.
Samaila Umar Sanda, Principal of Community Day Secondary School, praised the bank’s practical and relatable approach, saying, “Programmes like this help students connect classroom learning with real-life financial decisions.
“By engaging them early, Polaris Bank is helping to build a generation that understands money, values savings and can make better economic choices. We are grateful to Polaris Bank for bringing this important programme to our school. The lessons shared today are practical and timely. Our students have learnt that money management starts with discipline, planning and the right attitude.”