The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched the National Financial Literacy, Investment, Wealth Creation Training Programme, a flagship initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with core skills for entrepreneurship, financial management, wealth creation.
At the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, reaffirmed the government's commitment to raising a generation of young innovators, job creators, value builders. He noted that youth must shift focus from government employment to enterprise-driven pursuits that support long-term economic progress.
Olawande stressed that financial literacy has become a survival skill, urging youth to master saving, investing, asset building, risk management, value creation. He also introduced the Nigeria Youth Academy (NiYA), a digital learning platform that will deliver accessible courses, entrepreneurial resources, capacity-building tools nationwide.
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The Minister of Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, described youth participation as vital to Nigeria's push toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He urged young people to leverage opportunities in digital markets, noting that innovation remains central to national growth.
Senior officials highlighted the initiative as a major step toward building a financially confident youth population capable of driving enterprise expansion across Nigeria. They encouraged private sector partners to support efforts that promote financial inclusion, sustainable economic development.
Dr. Enefola Odiba of Investonaire Academy reinforced the message that financial empowerment requires discipline, consistency, practical application of knowledge, noting that earning money is not enough without the ability to manage it effectively.
