UBA Foundation Partners Slum2School to Equip Pupils with Financial Literacy Skills

• Introduces Money Explorers Book to Inspire Culture of Saving

UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has strengthened its commitment to financial education by partnering with Slum2School Africa to deliver a hands-on financial literacy workshop for underserved children, equipping them with essential money management skills from an early age.

At the heart of the initiative was the UBA Money Explorers Book, an engaging learning companion designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of financial literacy through interactive stories, practical money ledgers, games and activities.

The programme also introduced pupils to the UBA Red Vault, a savings product created to encourage healthy financial habits from childhood.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director of UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, underscored the importance of introducing children to financial education early, noting that such interventions help build lifelong habits that foster confidence, responsibility and economic independence.

“Every child deserves the tools to dream bigger and plan better, regardless of where they come from,” Atta said. “When we teach a child to understand money, we are giving them confidence, choice and a clearer sense of what is possible. Our partnership with Slum2School Africa enables us to reach children who stand to benefit the most, and seeing their enthusiasm as they learn reminds us why this work is so important.