FG Partners Six Professional Bodies to Train 10 Million Nigerians in Financial Inclusion and Digital Skills

Oma Ukariwo02 mins

The Federal Government has launched a free nationwide programme to train 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion, financial literacy and digital skills, following a formal partnership agreement with six leading professional bodies.

The initiative is being implemented by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) and is aimed primarily at women and young Nigerians, as part of efforts to unlock the country’s demographic and economic potential.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria can only benefit from its growing population if citizens are equipped with relevant skills and strong ethical foundations for a rapidly expanding digital economy. He stressed that financial inclusion is not achieved by access alone, but through competence, trust and capacity.

Under the partnership agreement, PreCEFI will work with the 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) and the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE). The collaboration will deliver structured training programmes, certification pathways, mentorship platforms and digital skills development.

Shettima noted that Nigeria cannot build a one-trillion-dollar economy on weak skills or fragmented professional standards, adding that accountants, bankers, risk managers and innovators all play critical roles in driving inclusive growth.

ICAN President Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya welcomed the programme, citing positive outcomes from recent economic reforms, while WAWU Africa CEO Emmanuel Lennox pledged strong digital support to ensure nationwide reach.

The programme marks a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s financial and enterprise workforce.

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