Tinubu’s Initiative Targets 10 Million Nigerians for Financial Inclusion

Tinubu’s Initiative Targets 10 Million Nigerians for Financial Inclusion
New Initiative Could Make Nigeria Global Model
Partners Global Bodies to Drive Training

The Presidency has launched registration for a nationwide programme aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with financial literacy and inclusion skills, in what is seen as a major step toward expanding economic participation across the country.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the initiative, part of the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will offer free training in financial management, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and other essential areas needed for wealth creation and better livelihoods.

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Registration is being coordinated by WAWU Africa, with interested participants expected to sign up through its online portal.

Vice President Kashim Shettima officially flagged off the registration during a virtual meeting with the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), alongside professional bodies and development partners such as the World Bank, African Union, Economic Community of West African States, and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Represented by his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, Shettima described the programme as a transformative effort that could position Nigeria as a global example in financial inclusion.

Tinubu’s Initiative Targets 10 Million Nigerians for Financial Inclusion — President Tinubu

He explained that beyond empowering individuals, the initiative is designed to show how large-scale investment in human capital can drive inclusive economic growth.

The training will cover a wide range of sectors, including digital and IT literacy, financial education, healthcare and wellness, creative industries, entrepreneurship, vocational skills, engineering, as well as hospitality and tourism.

Also speaking, the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Zauro, emphasised that the programme is completely free and warned Nigerians against paying any fees to participate.

He assured that measures are in place to guide participants through the registration process and protect them from potential fraud.

Development partners and participating organisations also pledged to ensure the programme delivers practical, high-value skills while maintaining transparency and accountability.

The initiative builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in February 2026 between the Office of the Vice President and several professional bodies, including 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 programme is expected to prioritise women and young people, equipping them with financial knowledge, investment skills, and digital capabilities to support long-term economic growth.