FG Launches Free Financial Literacy Training for 10 Million Nigerians
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide free training programme aimed at improving financial literacy and inclusion for 10 million Nigerians, with priority given to women and young people.
The initiative, unveiled on Monday by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, is being implemented through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI). It is designed to equip participants with financial management, investment, entrepreneurship and digital skills to support sustainable wealth creation.
To deliver the programme, the Office of the Vice-President signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six professional bodies, including ICAN, CIBN, CIS, NICA, CRMI and NIIE. The partnership will focus on training, certification, mentorship, digital skills development and professional standards.
Speaking at the event, Shettima said the programme represents a strategic investment in human capacity, stressing that financial inclusion goes beyond access to banking services and requires skills, trust and competence. He noted that Nigeria’s economic growth ambitions can only be realised if youths and women are properly equipped for the digital economy.
The vice-president officially flagged off the programme on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, urging stakeholders to treat the agreement as a practical framework for action rather than a symbolic document.
Leaders of the participating professional bodies praised the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary. They pledged full support to ensure its success, while technical partners assured the government of a reliable digital platform to drive nationwide participation.
The programme is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, boost MSME growth and deepen inclusive economic participation across the country.
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