- The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched registration for a nationwide programme targeting 10 million Nigerians
- The initiative is led by the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion under the Office of the Vice President
- It focuses on financial literacy, digital skills, and economic empowerment, especially for women and youth
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened registration for a nationwide initiative aimed at training 10 million Nigerians in financial literacy and inclusion.
The programme, spearheaded by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), is designed to equip citizens, particularly women and youth, with essential financial management skills, investment knowledge, and digital competencies necessary for sustainable wealth creation.
At the launch event in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Kolade Fasua, described the initiative as transformative, not only for Nigeria but also with the potential for global impact.
He noted that the programme will span multiple sectors, including digital and IT literacy, financial and economic literacy, healthcare, wellness, creative arts and design, entrepreneurship, engineering, hospitality, and tourism.
According to Shettima, the initiative aligns with the vision of President Bola Tinubu for national development and global relevance.
“The initiative will become one of the flagship programmes of President Bola Tinubu in terms of its impact on the Nigerian people and how it can transcend into a global impact,” Shettima added.
“I commend the widely focused areas of the potential impact to cover digital literacy and information technology, IT literacy, financial literacy, economic literacy, service delivery literacy, and healthcare.”
The programme is being implemented in collaboration with several professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), and the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), among others.
These organisations will develop certification pathways, mentorship platforms, and digital skills training frameworks to support participants.
The initiative also enjoys backing from global development partners such as the World Bank, African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Zauro, clarified that the training is completely free and warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudulent actors.
“The essence here is such that Nigerians can be well guided, because this training is free of charge. We don’t want to have a situation whereby anybody will be requested to make any form of payment,” Zauro explained.
He stressed the need for accurate information dissemination to ensure seamless registration and participation.
Earlier in February 2026, PreCEFI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the professional bodies to strengthen Nigeria’s financial and enterprise workforce through structured training programmes.
Shettima described the agreement as a strategic investment in human capital, institutional capacity, and ethical infrastructure, key pillars for inclusive economic growth.
Beyond access to financial services, he emphasised that financial inclusion must also focus on building competence, trust, and long-term capability among Nigerians.
The initiative forms part of Nigeria’s broader financial inclusion strategy aimed at expanding economic participation and improving financial literacy nationwide.