EKSU Financial Markets Programme Set for 2026 Graduation

The pioneer cohort of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) professional diploma programme in Securities Trading and Financial Markets is scheduled to graduate before the end of 2026. This eight-month EKSU Financial Markets Training Programme (E-FMTP), approved by the university senate on February 25, 2026, integrates classroom instruction with practical trading simulations.

Prof. Oke Michael Ojo from the Department of Finance stated that the programme aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed in the financial industry. The EKSU trading room, established through the vision of Chancellor Dr. Tunji Olowolafe and supported by the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, provides students with hands-on experience in risk management and investment strategies.

The initiative addresses the lack of practical skills among recent finance graduates and seeks to shift higher education towards real-time execution in capital markets. Bomo Anthony, General Manager of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation, emphasized the programme's goal of producing graduates with both academic qualifications and practical skills.