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🎉 A Day That Will Be Remembered 

The ceremony began with a warm welcome, registration, and the distribution of name tags, welcome kits, and agendas. Prince Akachi and Ayomide Adesanwo, Managing Director of Sproutly4Good, opened the day with remarks rooted in vision and intent.

“Today is not just an induction. It’s the beginning of a movement — one where every child, no matter their background, learns to make smart money decisions that shape their future,” said Ayomide - MD. Sproutly4Good. 

A detailed introduction to the academy outlined the curriculum's focus on budgeting, saving, investing, and decision-making — with a unique model of 10 students per school to ensure deep impact.

🗣️ Insightful Voices, Bold Ideas  

John Todd, Director of Charterhouse Lagos, spoke powerfully about the role of schools:

“Early education equals lifelong confidence with money. It’s no longer enough to prepare students for exams — we must prepare them for life.” 

He emphasised that schools must evolve to include financial literacy, noting that they are launchpads for real-world readiness.

Dr. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Consumer Banking at EcoBank, delivered an engaging and relatable talk on the role of families:

 “Parents are the first financial educators their children will ever know,” she said. 

She broke down the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants and shared real-world stories showing how liabilities can be transformed into assets and investments. Her session sparked reflection and excitement across the room.

 🎶 Songs, Stories, and Students  

A special moment came with the unveiling of the Sproutly4Good theme song, "A Brighter Tomorrow," led by Prince Akachi. It captured the spirit of hope and progress.

Adebola Abimbola of Smiley Nursery & Primary School brought smiles and applause with his storytelling session, "Bayo’s Birthday Bash," highlighting budgeting concepts through a child’s lens.

🏆 Founding Houses Honoured

A proud highlight was the official unveiling and recognition of Sproutly4Good’s Founding Houses. These pioneering schools were honoured with certificates and awards for stepping forward to build a new era of financial literacy:

• Charterhouse Lagos
• Dowen College
• Chrisland High School VGC
• Global International School
• Smiley Kids  School

“These schools are not just participants. They are pioneers,” said Ayomide Adesanwo. “They are laying the bricks for a financially literate Nigeria.” 

These schools were not chosen at random. Each of the Founding Houses is hosted by schools that met specific criteria for vision, capacity, and commitment — including:

• A proven culture of student engagement
• Infrastructure for experiential learning
• Supportive leadership and openness to curriculum integration
• Inclusivity and diversity
• Capacity to serve as model institutions for future cohorts

These values mirror the core philosophy of Sproutly4Good and the broader vision of SEE2035 — to plant scalable, sustainable seeds of change across Nigeria’s educational landscape.  

🏛️ The Role of Banks

Atinuke Olajide, Group Head of Transaction Banking at Providus Bank, delivered a keynote that underscored the financial industry’s role in youth empowerment.

“Banks have a responsibility beyond profit — we must help lay the groundwork for young Nigerians to thrive economically. Financial inclusion must begin with education, and education must begin early.”

She encouraged greater collaboration between banks and educational initiatives, stressing that youth-focused programs like Sproutly4Good must be supported with intentional infrastructure and long-term investment.

 🧰 Next Steps: Safeguarding, Induction & Momentum 

Dr. Abiola Isikalu spoke about safeguarding, consent, and data protection practices, while Dr. Uzzibi Irmiya led the official induction session, walking attendees through the onboarding framework, reporting channels, and the Founding House Pledge.

The event closed with a collective sense of purpose, as attendees left not just informed but inspired — ready to be ambassadors of change in their schools and communities.

✨ What Comes Next The Academy of Financial Literacy kicks off in June 2025.

 
Selected students will attend weekly sessions covering:

• Budgeting & Saving
• Needs vs. Wants
• Investing Basics
• Financial Decision Making

A defining moment of the ceremony was the collective recitation of the General Induction Pledge by students of the Founding Houses — a powerful declaration of purpose and identity:

“We rise today as the roots of a new generation.
 We pledge to learn boldly, think deeply, build wisely, and act justly.
 We are the flame of future innovation, the voice of truth, and the hands of service.
 In our houses, we honour knowledge, ability, and character.
 With unity, excellence, and purpose, we grow.
 We are the Founding Twelve. We are Sproutly4Good.”

This moment marked more than formality — it was a ceremonial binding of values, intent, and future collaboration.

Sproutly4Good invites more schools, parents, financial partners, and sponsors to join this growing movement. To learn more, visit www.sproutly4good.org or follow @Sproutly4Good on all social platforms.

🙏 Vote of Thanks  

Sproutly4Good extends heartfelt gratitude to all the schools, educators, and students who graced our Induction Ceremony with their presence, enthusiasm, and belief in our mission.

Special thanks to our founding schools:
Charterhouse Lagos, Chrisland High School VGC, Dowen College, Smiley Kids School, and Global International School. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our mission to nurture a financially empowered generation.

We also deeply appreciate the numerous invited institutions whose presence made the event truly memorable. Your attendance is a testament to your shared commitment to education and transformation.

We were honoured to welcome representatives from:

1. Rosebay School

• Ms. Florence Okon
• Mr. Femi Omoleye

1. Chrisland Schools
    Mrs. Olabimpe Akinroye
2. Chrisland School, Lekki

• Ms. Oseni Folashade Omowunmi
• Mr. Okwekwe Festus Onyeka

1. Chrisland High School, Lekki

• Mr. Gabriel Olushola
• Miss Janet Akapo

1. Chrisland School, VGC

• Mrs. Adebola Adeola Tolulope
• Mr. Odedele A. Olumuyiwa
• Mrs. Ruth Awoniyi

1. Chrisland High School, VGC

• Mrs. Mary Udenze
• Mrs. Elizabeth Onyejie

1. Dowen College

• Mrs. Olutosin Shonubi
• Mr. Adeyemi Jeremiah

1. Smiley Academy

• Mrs. Bukolami Amairo 
• Mr. Tosin Williams

1. Imperial Gate School

• Ms. Agnes Eke

1. The Hudson School

• Mr. Robo Kayode-Ojo
• Ms. Adeola Erinle
• Mr. Adeyinka Adewumi

1. Richfield School

• Mrs. Maureen Ihonor
• Mrs. Ada Egerega

1. Crane School

• Mr. John Jacod Yaktal

1. Charterhouse Lagos

• Mr. John Todd

We also extend a special vote of thanks to Providus Bank, our valued partner, for your continuous support and belief in our vision. Your partnership fuels our drive to build lasting impact through financial literacy.

And to Ecobank, thank you for honouring us with your presence at the event. Your participation signifies the broader financial sector’s growing commitment to shaping financially empowered futures.

To every student who participated, including Adebola Ademola, Emmanuel Thomas, Adanna Odu, and others — thank you for reminding us why this work matters.

Your presence has fuelled our belief that together, we can raise a financially confident generation. Thank you for planting the first seeds of a brighter tomorrow with us.

 💬 Media Contact

Abiola Isikalu Director of Admissions, Sproutly4Good 

📧 afl@sproutly4good.org

 About Sproutly4Good

Sproutly4Good is the impact-driven initiative of Sproutly Africa, created to bridge financial knowledge gaps among young Africans. Through grassroots programming, school partnerships, and community engagement, Sproutly4Good is shaping a financially confident generation.

At exactly 2:00 PM WAT on May 23rd, visit 👉www.sproutly4good.org/houses

to see the full list of Founding House Schools, their house placements, and the Top 5 rankings.

  Watch the Induction Ceremony Live Online! 

No worries! You can watch the entire induction ceremony LIVE on our social platforms:

👉 TikTok & Instagram: @sproutlyafrica or @sproutly4good

Join the celebration, witness history, and cheer for the future leaders of Nigeria’s financial and STEM revolution!

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“To achieve a peaceful, goal-oriented, and orderly learning environment where learning will not only be fun but purposeful to meet the academic, social and developmental needs of all our students—primarily to create the leadership consciousness that will help them excel in all spheres of life.”

It's Mission is Equally Inspiring:

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• 10 years of experience giving children a strong academic and moral foundation
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Our Mission

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Our Vision

“To be one of the best schools in Nigeria, known for great teaching, good character, and preparing children to make a positive difference in the world.”

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Phone Numbers:

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