Stanbic IBTC Asset Management recently reward winners at the highly anticipated InvestBeta Game Show held at Stanbic IBTC Towers, Victoria Island Lagos.
The event celebrated the remarkable winners of season one of the InvestBeta Game Show, and their impressive achievements in financial literacy. Beyond being a recognition ceremony, it was also a significant milestone in a broader initiative to nurture financial awareness among Nigerian youths.
Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, after months of intensive planning, launched the InvestBeta Game Show, a financial literacy initiative targeted at equipping youths with the right knowledge and tools to kick-start their investment journey.
Over 3,000 potential players were screened for season one, with four Campus Play editions held across university campuses in Nigeria. The InvestBeta Game Show also debut with eight episodes involving weekly Home Play segments on YouTube. Through this initiative, Stanbic IBTC has rewarded 59 winners with investment portfolios worth over N7 million.
During the ceremony, Anita Dele-Dickson, Head, Business Development, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, shared her enthusiasm for the event and its significance. She remarked, “Today’s ceremony demonstrates our commitment to developing a financially literate generation. By fostering an environment where young people can learn and grow, we ensure they are well-prepared to face future challenges and to make informed investment decisions”.
Her statement highlighted the initiative’s primary goal – to empower young individuals with the essential skills required to navigate the complexities of today’s financial landscape.
Anita further elaborated on the importance of financial literacy, noting that it serves as a vital tool in promoting personal and communal economic growth. She emphasized that as youths become better informed, they will be better positioned to contribute positively to the economy. This initiative sets out to create a ripple effect, ensuring that the participants and their communities benefit from increased financial awareness.
Winners from various episodes of the InvestBeta Game Show were awarded investment portfolios tailored to acknowledge their achievements and to encourage ongoing learning in financial management.
Niyi Ajayi, Head, Customer Experience, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, emphasized that each portfolio is a tangible asset that symbolizes their journey towards becoming savvy investors, instilling a sense of ownership and responsibility over their financial futures.
As Stanbic IBTC Asset Management champions financial education, the organization remains dedicated to nurturing a new generation of informed investors ready to contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.
Watch all eight episodes of the InvestBeta Game Show on Stanbic IBTC’s YouTube channel.