Olusoga Urges FG to Make Access to Finance for Women More Accessible

Nume Ekeghe

The chief Operating Officer of i-invest, Oluwatobi Olusoga, has called on the Federal Government to establish initiatives and schemes facilitating easy access to finance and enhancing financial literacy for women.

Furthermore, i-invest, the digital finance platform, introduced a savings initiative for women aimed at enhancing their financial literacy.

The launch of this new product coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) over the weekend in Lagos, under the theme ‘#VioletsForHer Women & Money: Unlocking Your Financial Power’.

Speaking on the side-lines, Olusoga said: “There is always room for more if we had more women-driven initiatives, more women in leadership to drive that narrative to push, spotlight women and propel them in a good light. The government could do a lot more to create initiatives that make access to finance for women much easier. Things like financial literacy to be available for everyone.”

Speaking on the new product, the Chief Operating Officer of i-invest, Oluwatobi Olusoga, said, “#Violetsforher is a designed savings plan for women. The main bonus that we have here for you is that for every woman who saves with the #violetsforher plan, she would receive an extra one per cent interest over and above our standard savings plan.”

Chief Operating Officer of Imperium Capital Partners Plc, Mary Akpobome, emphasised the significance of financial literacy for women, stressing the need to establish financial objectives and goals.

Speaking on the theme, “Surviving Economic Headwinds: Strategies for Success in a Changing World,” she explored Nigeria’s economic challenges, advocating for innovative strategies to not only endure economic downturns but also thrive amid adversity.

In addition, Diversity Equability and Inclusion specialist, Habiba Balogun, urged women to take charge of their financial education, emphasising the importance of creating a financial plan, building an emergency fund, and investing in their future for lasting happiness.