The Federal Government has officially launched a major free nationwide training initiative aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with essential financial inclusion, literacy, digital competencies, and enterprise skills.
Vice President Kashim Shettima flagged off the programme yesterday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, describing it as a critical step to harness Nigeria’s youthful population and position the country for success in the rapidly changing digital economy.
Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Shettima emphasized that Nigeria stands to gain enormous benefits from its demographic dividend but only if young people and women are deliberately targeted, skilled, and instilled with strong ethical values.
“The future of our economy depends on deliberate investment in our people, particularly the youth and women who will drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable wealth creation in a digital-first world,” Shettima said.
The ambitious programme is being coordinated by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI).
It focuses on delivering practical knowledge in financial management, investment awareness, digital tools, and business enterprise skills, with special emphasis on empowering women and youths.
To deliver the initiative effectively, PreCEFI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six leading professional bodies.
The partners will collaborate to develop training curricula, certification programmes, digital skills modules, and mentorship platforms to build a stronger, more capable financial and entrepreneurial workforce across the country.
The six professional bodies involved are:
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 of Nigeria (CRMI)
Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE)
Vice President Shettima described the MoU as far more than a ceremonial document. “This is a strategic national investment in capacity as infrastructure the human, institutional, and ethical foundations upon which inclusive and sustainable growth must rest.”
Representing the partners, ICAN President Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya praised the Tinubu administration’s bold economic reforms, which he said created the enabling environment for this landmark initiative.
The programme aligns with the Federal Government’s broader goals of deepening financial inclusion, boosting digital adoption, reducing poverty through skills development, and fostering entrepreneurship nationwide.
Officials expect the training to reach millions of participants through a combination of in-person sessions, digital platforms, and community-based outreach, with certification pathways designed to enhance employability and access to financial services.
The flag-off marks the beginning of what the government hopes will become a transformative national movement to build a financially literate, digitally skilled, and entrepreneurial population ready to compete in the global economy.
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