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Meristem launches initiative to boost youth entrepreneurship

In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Group Managing Director of Meristem Securities Limited, Wole Abegunde, highlighted the programme’s strategic importance.

“Our goal with MORE is to improve financial literacy and financial inclusion among young people. We are committed to refining, supporting, and transforming the potential of Nigeria’s youth into wealth-generation opportunities,” he said.

The statement noted that the programme aimed to equip participants with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the business world and secure financial independence.

“We have carefully curated learning opportunities to equip young people with knowledge and skills to practice wise investing locally and globally,” Abegunde added.

According to the firm, the initiative aligns with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial literacy and inclusion drive and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), and SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure).

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