The Centre for Financial Literacy Africa (CFLE Africa) has intensified its efforts to promote financial education among young people by engaging students of West Africa Senior High School (WASS) in a practical financial literacy session aimed at equipping them with essential money management skills.
The educational programme focused on helping students develop the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions, laying the foundation for responsible financial habits and long-term economic well-being.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of cash prizes to students who excelled in the Financial Literacy Challenge during the National Financial Awareness and Financial Literacy Conference 2026. The award recognised their exceptional performance and commitment to applying financial knowledge in a competitive setting.
According to CFLE Africa, the achievement of the students demonstrates the positive impact of financial education when introduced at an early stage.
“Their outstanding performance at the National Financial Awareness and Financial Literacy Conference 2026 is a testament to the fact that when young people are given the right knowledge, they rise to the challenge with excellence,” the organisation said.
The Centre stressed that financial literacy has become an essential life skill in an increasingly complex economic environment, noting that equipping students with practical financial knowledge prepares them to make sound decisions throughout their lives.
“Financial literacy is no longer optional, it’s a life skill. Every lesson learned today is a step towards raising financially responsible citizens, confident entrepreneurs, prudent investors, and future leaders,” CFLE Africa stated.
The organisation noted that beyond teaching students how to earn an income, financial education also helps them understand the importance of budgeting, saving, investing, and preserving wealth.
CFLE Africa expressed appreciation to the management, staff and students of West Africa Senior High School for supporting the initiative and actively participating in the programme.
“Together, we are building a generation that understands not just how to earn money, but how to manage, grow, and preserve wealth,” the organisation added.
The engagement forms part of CFLE Africa’s broader mission to expand financial literacy across Ghana, particularly among young people, with the goal of fostering financially responsible citizens capable of contributing to sustainable economic growth.
