THE Federal Government has commenced registration for a massive nationwide training programme aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with financial literacy, digital skills, and economic knowledge, in what authorities describe as a flagship initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
News Point Nigeria reports that the programme, which is free of charge, is being coordinated by WAWUAfrica, in collaboration with key local and international development partners.
Vice President Kashim Shettima formally launched the registration exercise during a virtual meeting involving the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), six professional bodies, and development partners.
The partners include the World Bank, African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), among others.
Represented by the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Tope Kolade Fasua, the Vice President described the initiative as a transformative programme with the potential to impact millions and extend beyond Nigeria.
“This upskilling initiative will become one of the flagship programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in terms of its impact on Nigerians and how it can transform into a global model,” he said.
The training programme is designed to cover multiple critical areas, including digital literacy, financial literacy, economic literacy, entrepreneurship, healthcare awareness, creative arts, engineering skills, and hospitality.
According to the Vice President, the initiative aims to empower citizens with practical knowledge that can enhance productivity, improve livelihoods, and drive economic growth.
On his part, the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Zauro, emphasised that the training is completely free and warned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudsters.
“The essence here is to guide Nigerians properly. This training is free of charge. We do not want a situation where anyone is asked to pay any money,” he said.
He also stressed the importance of proper guidance for participants on how to access the registration portal and successfully enrol in the programme.
Development partners and participating professional bodies pledged their support to ensure the success of the programme, stressing that the initiative would deliver not just skills acquisition but meaningful financial inclusion.
They also assured that the registration platform would be built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
The training programme builds on earlier efforts by PreCEFI, which in February 2026 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six professional bodies to develop structured training, certification, and mentorship frameworks.
The bodies include the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, National Institute of Credit Administration, Chartered Risk Management Institute, and the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The initiative is particularly targeted at youths and women, with a focus on building financial discipline, investment knowledge, and digital competencies for sustainable wealth creation.
Officials say the programme is part of broader efforts to deepen financial inclusion, reduce poverty, and strengthen Nigeria’s economic base.