TANGA, Jan. 24 -- THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has intensified nationwide financial education and awareness programmes as part of broader efforts to empower citizens to make informed financial decisions and increase the use of formal financial services.

Speaking during the opening of the National Financial Services Week in Tanga, the Director of Financial Deepening and Inclusion, Mr Kennedy Komba, said limited financial literacy remains a major barrier to full financial inclusion, prompting authorities to scale up coordinated education initiatives targeting students and the general public.

Delivering a statement on behalf of BoT Governor, Mr Emmanuel Tutuba, Mr Komba said the programmes are being implemented in partnership with the Minist...