Oceanic Bank has urged Nigerian youths to embrace the culture of savings and prudence in the management of their finances.
Speaking to participants in the  Oceanic Football Talent Hunt project, a TV reality show camp, Mr. Abel Ajala, the head of Public Sector, Oceanic Bank International plc said the nation’s youths can ensure a robust future by seeking ways of handling their finances prudently. Ajala who spoke on “Money Management” said that recent trends show that youths raking in huge gains from the arts and sports fritter away their earnings on frivolous things only to have nothing to fall back on when their careers start waning.

Ajala said so many people blessed with talents and skills have made it in life but ended up as paupers because they mismanaged their resources.

“Money, the Bible says answereth all things, but how money is managed makes the difference. You have to save and put money into use in an investment, don’t join the bandwagon of those who embark on spending sprees with their earnings forgetting that there is always a season for the unexpected,” he said.

“So I advise you, for every kobo that comes your way, you have a responsibility to save a part of it. You need to plan for a secured future. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. At your age, the money that you may have now is a seed that should be planted to germinate and bring forth more. Saving a portion of your money is a good way to start.”

It should be recalled that Oceanic Bank’s new corporate campaign today is a good today is hinged on its resolve to enhanced service excellence, and commitment to wealth creation and building a stronger Nigeria.  One of the key elements of the campaign is showcasing the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment. An essential aspect of the bank’s drive to empower the Nigerian youth is the football talent hunt reality show.