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March was quite an intense month for us, as women’s history month, it was packed full of activities and we had to take a break from our Lightbox Sessions. Now we are back and hitting the road running as we will be having a gbas gbos session with Florence Warikam.
Florence will be speaking to us on what is needed for a robust Investment Portfolio.
Florence Warikam is a Fund/Portfolio Manager at FSDH Asset Management Limited with over 10 years of progressive experience. She is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and has an MBA from the University of Lagos.
Florence is passionate about Investments and educating the public on investment decisions to grow their financial portfolios.
In her spare time, she loves good movies and volunteers in the theatre department and finance professionals community group of her local Church.
Don’t hesitate to set your calendar for the 14th of April by 8 pm.
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Metro
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Quote of the Day
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” —George Lorimer