FNB’s financial literacy drives pays off

FIRST National Bank (FNB) will remain committed to supporting Zambia’s financial inclusion agenda, bank’s chief executive officer, Leonard Haynes, has said.

The bank has, therefore, been recognised for championing financial literacy in Zambia.

Mr Haynes said FNB was thrilled to work alongside the Bank of Zambia and other stakeholders to reach all parts of the country with the financial inclusion message.

“So far, our Consumer Educator and members of our Digital Banking Team have visited several districts in Luapula and Southern provinces,” Mr Haynes said in a statement.

Meanwhile, FNB has for the second time been recognised twice by Bank of Zambia Governor, Denny Kalyalya, for championing financial literacy.

Commenting on the award, Mr Haynes said this marked the third year in which the bank was recognised for various interventions in support of the national programme.

“We have long recognised the immense value that financial literacy programmes provide in the quest to ensure that all individuals are financially included. “We, as FNB, share this responsibility and will continue to support this worthwhile initiative through our innovative products and financial solutions, and our dedicated Consumer Education Programme,” said Mr Haynes. The bank was also presented with the Outstanding Innovation Award which recognises any financial institution or individual that has introduced a new financial service or product, including artistic work in line with the current Financial Literacy Themes or past themes.

At the same function, Mr Haynes was bestowed with the Outstanding Personality Award.

The award recognises any chief executive or team leader that exhibits exceptional participation in the financial literacy agenda overall (including the Financial Literacy campaigns) over a substantial period.