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Global Money Week: Access Bank Empowers Tanzanian Students with Financial Literacy
Bank Hosts Transformative Financial Education Session in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move to promote financial literacy among youth, Access Bank Tanzania conducted an impactful financial education session at Dar es Salaam Secondary School, reaching over 500 students aged 13-18.
Aligning with Global Money Week and National Vision
The initiative forms part of Global Money Week 2025, an international campaign focused on equipping young people with essential financial skills. The program also supports President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s education policy vision, which emphasizes developing financially capable youth to drive Tanzania’s economic growth.
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Bank Leadership Commits to Youth Development
Hassan Abdullahi, Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank Tanzania, highlighted the bank’s dedication to financial inclusion: Tanzania is rich in potential. By developing skills like budgeting and saving, students can achieve financial independence while contributing to national development.
Interactive Learning and School Support
The session featured:
- Expert-led discussions on financial management
- Interactive budgeting exercises
- Practical saving strategies
Access Bank further demonstrated its commitment by donating notebooks and learning materials to enhance the school’s educational environment.
School Leadership Applauds Initiative
Headmaster Hoseni Njau encouraged students to apply their new financial knowledge, stating: The decisions you make today will shape your financial future and Tanzania’s economic landscape.
The event reinforced Access Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments while advancing financial literacy as a tool for sustainable development.
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