The federal administration has launched a registration initiative aimed at providing free nationwide training in financial inclusion and literacy for 10 million Nigerians.
This registration will be conducted by WAWUAfrica, which is noted as Africa's leading ecosystem focused on leadership and organizational excellence with an emphasis on empowering women.
Vice President Kashim Shettima introduced the registration program at a virtual meeting involving the PreCEFI committee, six professional organizations, and various development partners, including the World Bank, WAWUAfrica, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
During the launch, which was represented by Dr. Tope Kolade Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Shettima expressed optimism that this key initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would significantly benefit Nigerians and ultimately create a global impact stemming from Nigeria.
He remarked, "The flag-off ceremony for this upskilling initiative is positioned to be one of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's significant programs aimed at positively influencing the Nigerian populace, potentially evolving into a global movement from Nigeria."
Shettima commended the diverse focus areas of the program, which includes skills in digital literacy, IT literacy, financial literacy, economic awareness, service delivery, healthcare, creative arts, business, entrepreneurship, and vocational skills.
He also praised WAWUAfrica, the World Bank, Alison Women Entrepreneurship, AU, ECOWAS, NITDA, and other partners for their effective collaboration in setting up the training curriculum.
"We anticipate this program will broaden its partnerships and collaborations to reach maximal effectiveness and impact," he stated.
Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion (Office of the Vice President), added that ongoing discussions with stakeholders are crucial to educating Nigerians about participating in the training program.
He emphasized the importance of guiding citizens to avoid being misled into paying for the training, ensuring they are informed about the registration portal and process.
"This training is entirely free. Our aim is to prevent anyone from being asked to pay, while also providing proper guidance for accessing and submitting the required details for successful enrollment," Dr. Zauro highlighted.
The event was also marked by supportive messages from the six professional organizations and development partners, who affirmed their commitment to elevating financial literacy skills leading to inclusion — ensuring that the registration platform is built on the principles of trust, transparency, and accountability.
It is noteworthy that in February 2026, the Office of the Vice President, via the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with six professional bodies to collaboratively design training programs, certification processes, digital skill initiatives, and mentorship platforms to enhance Nigeria’s financial and business workforce.
This training initiative is particularly aimed at equipping Nigerians, especially women and youth, with critical financial knowledge and digital skills necessary for sustainable wealth generation.
The collaborating professional bodies include the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI), and the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE).
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