The Federal Government has flagged off a free nationwide training programme targeting 10 million Nigerians on financial inclusion and financial literacy, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 6 professional bodies.
The programme, being implemented by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), is designed to empower Nigerians, particularly youths and women, with essential financial skills, investment knowledge and digital competencies for sustainable wealth creation.
Under the MoU, the Federal Government will collaborate with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI) and the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE) to jointly design training programmes, certification pathways, digital skills initiatives and mentorship platforms.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President described the agreement as more than a formal document. He further noted that Nigeria will only reap from its demographic dividend if young people and women were deliberately equipped with relevant skills and strong ethical grounding to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
