Investment firm trains Grange School Ikeja students in financial literacy

Iteoluwakiishi Adesanya, a treasury and investment analyst, recently hosted some students of Grange School, Ikeja, in a financial literacy training. 

The interactive session, which was held on Saturday, aimed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to manage money responsibly. 

The training was organised by ADINO Group, a financial advisory and investment firm committed to empowering individuals and organisations through innovative financial education.

The group helps in strategic investment management and long-term wealth creation.

In a statement on Monday, Adesanya delivered a workshop on the fixed income, currency, and derivatives trades, under the theme “Money Moves! Basics of Investing.”

The investment analyst introduced the students to the “fundamentals of earning, saving, spending, and investing wisely”. 

He used the concept of compound interest with the ‘Magic Kobo’ example, comparing the appeal of N1 million today with the exponential growth of one kobo that doubles daily for 30 days.

“Compound interest rewards patience and discipline. Those who understand it, earn it; those who do not, pay it,” he said. 

Adesanya clarified the difference between saving and investing, encouraging students to begin developing financial discipline early.

“Even if you don’t have money now, you can invest in your mind. Build knowledge, develop skills, and grow your capacity to create value,” he said.

The session also introduced key principles of risk management and diversification.

Adesanya described the importance of bonds as being typically more stable in the short term, while stocks offer higher returns over the long term for disciplined investors.

He also shared the “Five Nevers of Investing,” including “Never invest in something you do not fully understand” and “Never invest what you cannot afford to lose.”

Others include “Never put all your eggs in one basket,” ‘Never invest based solely on expected returns, and “Never forget the impact of inflation.”

The participating students also shared their ideas on saving, budgeting, and long-term planning. 

Esther Akinjogbin, the head of boarding at Grange school, appreciated the ADINO Group for “its time, expertise, and commitment,” adding that such “partnerships enrich the holistic education Grange provides”. 

The event concluded with the students showing enthusiasm for “how to save diligently, spend wisely, and invest thoughtfully”.

Grange School was founded in 1958 as a leading British curriculum school, dedicated to nurturing students through academic excellence, character formation, and life skills development.