UBA Supports AAMUSTED Financial Literacy Summit to Empower Students with Money Management Skills

The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)hosted a Financial Literacy Summit to equip students with practical knowledge on money management and the broader economy.

Held under the theme “Financial Fitness: Building Wealth and Securing Your Future,” the 2025 summit brought together students, faculty, and key stakeholders committed to fostering financial empowerment among the youth.

The summit was supported by UBA Ghana. The bank’s involvement aligns with the empowerment core value of the UBA Foundation. Representing UBA were the Branch Manager and selected staff from the Tanoso Business Office in Kumasi.

Priscilla Boateng, Business Manager at the Tanoso Business Office, spoke on the importance of having a savings account, outlining how it can help individuals plan for personal projects and build financial discipline. She also introduced students to UBA’s diverse product offerings, including the Savings Account, Kiddie Account, Next-Gen Account, and LEO, the bank’s digital banking chatbot.

She encouraged students to spread the word about UBA’s student-friendly services, including the efficient payment of school fees and the sale of undergraduate and postgraduate admission forms, both of which simplify the enrolment process for new and continuing students.

Other keynote speakers at the summit included Associate Professor Joseph Mbawuni from the Faculty of Business Education, who emphasized that saving and investing are critical to achieving long-term financial prosperity.

Also addressing the gathering was Mrs. Janet Acheampong Otoo, Acting Deputy Director of Finance at AAMUSTED, who highlighted the importance of financial independence for women. She urged female students not to rely solely on partners for financial support but to take initiative through saving, investing, and making bold financial decisions. She noted that financially empowered women are better positioned to support their families and communities.

The event was widely regarded as a success, leaving students inspired and better informed to take proactive steps toward financial stability and wealth creation.