LAPO MfB Marks International Youth Day  with New Initiatives

Sunday Ehigiator

LAPO Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment with a series of events marking the 2025 International Youth Day (IYD), celebrated annually on August 12.

This year’s IYD, themed, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” underscored the role of young people in driving sustainable development through innovation, collaboration, and digital engagement.

To commemorate the occasion, LAPO MfB in a statement yesterday, said it rolled out a month-long programme anchored on economic empowerment, digital technology, and education. The bank, which has spent over three decades championing financial inclusion and community development, said the initiative was designed to provide young people with tools and opportunities to thrive.

“The celebrations began with a partnership with the University of Lagos Mass Communication Students’ Association (MCSA) Week, where students, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders engaged in workshops, mentorship sessions, and competitions. A highlight was Finance Literacy Day, featuring an interactive forum on personal finance and entrepreneurship, and the Pitch Your Biz contest, in which three student entrepreneurs won N150,000, N100,000, and N75,000 respectively,” the statement revealed.