Nigeria’s largest credit bureau, CreditRegistry, has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to promote financial literacy, responsible credit use, and economic empowerment within the university community.
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will see both institutions collaborate under the African Consumer Credit Academy (ACCA) to equip students with practical knowledge in personal finance, credit management, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of CreditRegistry, Dr. Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, represented by the Chief Information Officer, Mr. Nse Ikiddeh, described the agreement as more than a formal arrangement.
She said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that students graduate not only with academic qualifications but also with strong financial awareness and economic resilience.
According to her, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic excellence and financial empowerment, noting that many promising African ideas fail due to limited access to capital and inadequate financial system participation.
“Our goal is to ensure that students graduate with more than just a degree. We want them to understand how the financial system works and be positioned to build generational wealth,” she said.
On her part, the Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bolanle Olufunmilayo Oboh, commended CreditRegistry for the partnership.
She noted that the collaboration would expose students to practical financial literacy training across all faculties, enabling them to understand budgeting, responsible credit management, building positive financial profiles, and avoiding common financial pitfalls.
Beyond classroom learning, she explained that the initiative would provide students with access to certification opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to financial institutions and industry professionals through platforms such as the Africa Credit Expo.
The partnership, she added, would also benefit faculty members and strengthen the university’s commitment to producing financially informed and economically empowered graduates.
Both institutions expressed optimism that the collaboration would contribute to building a credit-aware generation capable of driving sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
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