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'Covid's impact on black community made me passionate about protection'

"One thing I am doing is trying to be a strong voice."

Do you have plans to recruit more younger clients? 

Oke said at the moment most of her clients are between 35 and 60 but she is seeing more interest from younger people. 

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She said: “When I was speak to parents I tell them this is the best time for your children, when 18 years and above, to think about protection.

“It is before bad habits have started and is the time to get that foundation. 

“Young people are more engaged with finance now. The Covid period made some of them realise that life can be risky and it is important to have advice and protection in place.”

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