Students from the American University of Nigeria’s (AUN) School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) took their learning beyond the classroom on October 20, 2026, sharing practical lessons in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and personal development with students of Haruna Isa Muhammed (HIM) Academy.
Accompanied by their instructor, Aisha Hammani, the SBE students led sessions to help the younger learners identify business opportunities, manage money wisely, and develop skills for everyday life.
During the entrepreneurship session, the presenters explained how recognizing needs, solving problems, and taking calculated risks can turn simple ideas into business opportunities. Using familiar examples, such as selling pens, pencils, and markers, they showed how everyday needs within a school could inspire business ideas. They also encouraged the learners to consider costs, available resources, and customer demand before starting a business.
One message stood out: “the difference between complaining about a problem and building a business is how you respond.” The presenters also highlighted creativity, persistence, confidence, and continuous learning as qualities that help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and find solutions.
The financial literacy session, focused on budgeting, saving, and investment. The presenters explained how budgeting helps people plan their spending, saving prepares them for future needs and emergencies, and investment involves putting money into a venture or asset with the aim of earning a return. They encouraged the learners to manage their money responsibly and make informed financial decisions.
Other sessions covered record keeping, goal setting, personal leadership, networking, mentorship, and relationships, giving the learners practical lessons they could apply to their personal growth and future plans.
Speaking on behalf of HIM Academy’s management, Mrs. Ajayi thanked AUN for the visit. “The information is very important. In fact, we really appreciate it.” She expressed hope that the university would continue visiting the school to support its students. “We hope that you will always come around to help us to groom the students for their future,” she said.
For AUN student Maryam Mohammed, the visit was an opportunity to put the value of sharing knowledge into practice. “Academics is not about receiving information; it's also about giving,” she said.
Reported by Jummai Paul