Baobab Nigeria has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to promote financial literacy and increase awareness of its financial services among corps members nationwide.
The initiative, Jollof+ is being implemented in NYSC camps in Lagos, Sagamu, Abuja, Keffi, and Uyo and seeks to educate young Nigerians on the importance of saving and financial literacy.
The partnership also aims to build brand awareness for Jollof+, a digital savings platform designed to simplify how Nigerians manage their money.
In a statement yesterday, Joy Micheal-Oti, Business Development Manager, Baobab Nigeria, stated that the firm believed that financial literacy remains key to financial independence.
She said that the Jollof+ has sponsored Mr Macho and Miss Nysc events at Ogun state camp, where winners were given awar and also provided with valuable insights into how they can use the Jollof+ app to save smarter and manage their money more effectively.
According to her, corps members were introduced to the key features of Jollof+, including its high-interest savings options like Jolloflock, Ajo+, and Babybox, which are designed to cater to various savings goals.
She said, “Our partnership with NYSC is our way of investing in the future of Nigeria by helping corps members understand how to save, invest, and secure their financial future with Jollof+. These are the leaders of tomorrow, and we want to ensure they are well-prepared for the future ahead of them”.
On her part, the State Coordinator NYSC Ogun State, Nasamu Olayinka Diana said, “We are excited about the partnership with Jollof+ as it aligns with our youth development initiative, where we equip corp members for the future ahead.
When you invest in the youths, you have not wasted anything, they are indeed the best place to invest in”.
