The African Union Credit score Union (AUCU), in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the AU Workers Affiliation, efficiently held the Monetary Literacy Week from 18-20 Could 2026 below the theme “Planning At the moment for a Safe Tomorrow.” The three-day occasion, which happened on the Medium Convention Corridor of the AU Fee, geared up workers throughout all AU organs with sensible monetary information and instruments to safe their post-employment future.
The opening ceremony was chaired by H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Fee, who counseled the initiative. “Monetary literacy is now not an choice; it’s a necessity for each particular person and establishment in search of long-term stability, resilience, and prosperity,” she mentioned. “Correct monetary planning as we speak creates confidence and stability for tomorrow.”
In his keynote handle, Mr. Abel Basutu, Chairperson of the AU Credit score Union, delivered a strong name to motion, reminding attendees that “the solar doesn’t shine perpetually.” He warned in opposition to the silent struggling confronted by many retirees and burdened that monetary literacy was in the end about human dignity. “Our titles and affect will fade after retirement, however our monetary choices will endure and outline our actuality,” Dr. Basutu acknowledged.
The Deputy Chairperson introduced three founders of the then OAU Credit score Union with tokens of appreciation for his or her pioneering work:
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- Mr Emmanuel Kwablah Atinyo from Ghana, Founder and inaugural Chairperson
- Gaetan Razafinjatovo from Madagascar, Treasurer
- Mr Muhiddin Kemal Negash from Ethiopia, Accountant
The occasion introduced collectively a distinguished lineup of consultants, together with monetary advisers, authorized practitioners, management coaches, and psychologists, who led classes on:
- Pension Fund Administration
- Retirement Planning
- Debt Administration
- Psychological Transition to Submit-Employment Life
- Trusts, Wills, Property Planning and Administration
- Actual Property Investments
- Worker Help Counselling
Particular visitor audio system included Dr. Capt. James Kanagwa (Ecobank), Marius Kuilder (Outdated Mutual), Alan Jose (Lawyer & Mediator), Dr. Daniel Kabani (Management & Mindset Coach), Mr Ishe Mudzamiri (Social Employee) and Ms. Rebecca Oloo (Head of Human Assets, AUDA-NEPAD), amongst others.
Attendees additionally had the possibility to win thrilling prizes–including money, air tickets, lodging vouchers, magnificence spa experiences, and more–through raffles, quizzes, and an Wonderful Race problem.
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Dr. Basutu used the platform to announce main milestones and future plans for the AU Credit score Union, which now serves over 2,300 members. He revealed plans for digital transformation, together with a brand new banking software program tender, revised statutes, and the development of a devoted Credit score Union constructing.
“Our hope is that this Monetary Literacy emphasis won’t stay an occasion, however a motion, an institutional tradition, and a lifestyle inside the African Union,” Mr. Basutu concluded.
The event marked the launch of a undertaking to doc official historical past of the Credit score Union, tracing its journey from institution in 1989 because the OAU Credit score Union to its evolution into the AU Credit score Union.
For additional Inquiries:
- Ms. Wynne Musabayana| Head, Communication Division| Directorate of Info and Communication, African Union Fee | E-mail: Musabayanaw@africanunion.org
- Mr. Abel Basutu | Chairperson of the AU Credit score Union | African Union Fee | E-mail: BasutuAO@africanunion.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar | Senior Communication Officer | Info and Communication Directorate (ICD), African Union Fee | E-mail: GamalK@africanunion.org
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