The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Vice President and the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), has launched a nationwide training program targeting 10 million Nigerians, with priority for youths and women, to enhance financial literacy, investment knowledge, and digital skills.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with six professional bodies:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
- Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)
- Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS)
- National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA)
- Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI)
- Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE)
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that financial inclusion goes beyond access—it requires competence, trust, and capacity. The program aims to build ethical, skilled, and digitally competent citizens capable of driving Nigeria’s digital economy and maximizing its demographic dividend.
Technical partners, including WAWU Africa, will provide the digital platform for the training, while professional bodies will ensure quality certification, mentorship, and alignment with national inclusion goals.
