The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, in partnership with the Computer Village Market Board, has staged the Financial Literacy Outreach 2026 aimed at boosting financial awareness, improving business management skills, and deepening financial inclusion among traders at the Ikeja Computer Village.
The outreach, with the theme “Empowered Traders, Stronger Businesses,” was put together in collaboration with the Digital Iyaloja of Computer Village, Hon. (Mrs.) Abisola Azeez-Isokpehi.
The programme was sponsored by Providus Unity Bank and facilitated by the President of Evergreen Cooperative Society, Mr. Abdulazeez Olawale.
In her welcome address, Hon. Azeez-Isokpehi stressed the need for financial education in helping traders take informed business decisions, instill financial discipline and build businesses that can stand the test of time.
Delivering his opening remarks, the Chairman of CIBN Lagos State Branch, Mr. Akinwunmi Lawal, FCIB, set the tone for the event, while the representative of Providus Unity Bank and First Vice Chairperson of the CIBN Lagos Branch, Dr. (Mrs.) Abosede Ogundimu, FCIB, gave a goodwill message backing initiatives that promote financial knowledge and enterprise growth.
The highpoint of the event was the keynote address and financial literacy masterclass anchored by Dr. Abiodun Ariyo. His presentation focused on practical approaches to financial planning and inclusion in line with the theme, “Empowered Traders, Stronger Businesses,” equipping participants with useful tips for money management, business expansion and long-term sustainability.
The programme also had an interactive question-and-answer segment moderated by the President of Evergreen Cooperative Society, Mr. Abdulazeez Olawale, where traders sought clarifications and solutions to pressing financial and business management issues.
The outreach highlighted the power of synergy among professional bodies, market leadership, cooperative societies and private sector players in promoting financial literacy and building a more resilient trading community.
Through the initiative, the organisers reiterated that providing traders with practical financial knowledge remains a vital pathway to building stronger businesses, expanding economic opportunities and achieving sustainable growth within Computer Village and the broader informal sector.
