Investment skill is important in todays capitalistic world. Gone are the days of socialism, and the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti is keen to ensure their students are on top of the new trend.
EKSU is the state university in Ekiti state and was recently ranked above the prestigious OAU, a sign that this is a growing institution.
Via a special arrangement, we can confirm that students of EKSU got a special training on investment and live trading.
You know Warren Buffet? He made his money from trading. One of the world billionaires today.
The CFA Society Nigeria, in collaboration with FMDQNext, has empowered some students of Ekiti State University with basic investment skills, including live trading on FMDQ in Lagos.
The three-day training, themed ‘Developing the Next Generation of Finance and Investment Management Leaders’, was initiated as part of CFA Society Nigeria’s University Outreach programme aimed at developing future finance and investment management professionals through the establishment and endorsement of investment clubs in Nigerian universities, among other initiatives.
Key topics focused on during the training included an overview of the financial sector and FMDQ Group operations and live trading sessions in which the top three students earned a profit, the highest being over N2m.
“The training is one of the many ways by which CFA Society Nigeria interfaces with Nigerian universities through our various outreach programmes, including the iconic investment club network we are building across Nigerian universities.
Corroborating him, the Executive Director of CFA Society Nigeria, Yemi Ajagun, said, “The students were highly engaged and enthusiastic throughout the training. They appreciated the opportunity to learn outside the classroom and were particularly thrilled by the practical aspects of trading. The hands-on competition and overall experience exceeded their expectations.
“The positive reception and successful outcomes have proven our concept of exposing students to immersive hands-on and practical training with practitioners as a way of enriching the learning experience of students. FMDQNext served as the host and provided training facilitators, access to their facilities, and practical trading demonstrations. FMDQ’s involvement was pivotal in ensuring the students had real-world exposure to finance and trading activities.”
A cross-section of the students expressed gratitude to CFA Society Nigeria, FMDQ Next, and the university’s pro-chancellor for making the experience possible.
They highlighted the transformative nature of the training, stating that it provided them with invaluable insights into the financial world and prayed that the opportunity would be availed to many more students.
We hope the students can use the knowledge gained to become something great in life and useful for their immediate society.
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