By Milcah Tanimu
QNET, a global direct-selling company specializing in lifestyle and wellness products, has initiated the second phase of its financial literacy program, “FinGreen,” with the aim of enhancing the financial knowledge of young individuals in Nigeria.
The FinGreen program is designed to equip emerging leaders from diverse communities with essential financial management skills and insights. These trained individuals become proficient trainers and advocates for financial literacy and economic empowerment among their peers.
In partnership with its local collaborator Transblue in Nigeria, QNET launched this initiative in conjunction with the Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF) and Financial Literacy For All (FLFA), who are responsible for executing the program and delivering content training respectively.
Mr. Biram Fall, the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Manager for QNET, highlighted Nigeria’s higher rate of financial exclusion compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries. He stressed the pivotal role of financial literacy in ensuring financial inclusion and explained that this recognition led to QNET’s partnership with Transblue to create strategies that deliver value to Nigerians by providing entrepreneurial opportunities for the youth.
As proponents of micro-entrepreneurship, QNET recognizes education and inclusivity as fundamental pillars for a brighter and more prosperous future. Mr. Fall announced the launch of the second phase of their transformative financial literacy program, FinGreen, during a training event held in Lagos. This initiative has already empowered youth, women, and entrepreneurs in vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
The program aims to provide comprehensive financial education and enable informed financial decision-making. QNET’s goal is to train at least 600,000 Nigerians in the coming years. FinGreen’s expansion is planned for disadvantaged communities worldwide, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributing to the development of resilient and prosperous economies in developing nations.