The financial literacy arm of financial technology firm, BezoMoney Technologies, has held its maiden edition of the Money Summit at the Academic City University College, Haatso, Accra.

This event by Bezosmart, was to provide digital financial products for the youth and the unbanked population.

The summit brought together students from different tertiary institutions across the country and some financial experts who used the opportunity to provide valuable financial management advice to participants.

The programme, which was held on the theme "Wealth Creation in the New Age" also aimed at encouraging young individuals to adopt the habit of saving, while engaging in activities that would add value to their lives.

In her address, Co-Founder of BezoMoney and President of Bezo Foundation,  Diana Dayaka Osei stated that it was very important for the youth to recognize that financial independence had nothing to do with one’s background.

She said all that one needed to do to become successful was to be hardworking, disciplined and resilient, adding that there were many people who came from poor backgrounds but managed to become very successful business owners.

"You only have to have the aspiration to create wealth and work relentlessly towards achieving that”.

"Make sure you keep the right company and make good use of time," she advised.

Madam Osei challenged the participants to set goals for themselves and use all the tools available, to work towards accomplishing their dreams.

In Furtherance, she urged the students to apply everything they learned at the summit to their daily activities.

On his part, Harrison Ahorgba, a financial expert, underscored the need for individuals to realise the significance of planning one's finance.

He explained that one of the best ways to create wealth was by "starving your distractions to feed your needs."

Securing one's future at an early stage in life, he said, goes a long way in reducing stress and promoting financial independence, especially when a person is old and weak”.

"You must learn to protect your future today by working hard and saving. If you live irresponsible lives, you might regret it in the near future so just be determined and work very hard to achieve greater heights," he added.

He also advised students to always ensure they lived within their means and desist from buying expensive clothes and gadgets just to seek attention.

In her address, prominent media personality, Naa Ashorkor reiterated the need for students to stop creating excuses and take savings seriously, adding that no matter how little one had, savings must still remain a priority.

Multiple award winning musician Stonebwoy, was also present at the event to share some tips on savings and financial independence.

He advised the attendees to seek financial advice if need be and not hesitate to read widely.

The music legend also shared his experience on how relentless and persevering has brought him this far.

He added, “I am still working hard to get that song which will take over the world” The BezoMoney team is working hard at making the Money Summit an annual event on the Ghanaian Business Calendar and beyond, with an increased audience, more insightful and dynamic resource persons and a bigger