The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has launched the National Financial Literacy, Investment and Wealth Creation Training Programme, a major initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical skills for entrepreneurship, financial discipline, and wealth building.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, said the initiative aligns with the government's renewed focus on nurturing a new generation of value creators, innovators, and job builders.
He urged young people to look beyond government jobs and embrace enterprise.
"Financial literacy is now a survival skill," he noted, stressing the importance of saving, investing, asset growth, and smart risk-taking.
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Olawande also introduced the Nigeria Youth Academy (NiYA) a digital learning platform that will provide accessible courses and entrepreneurial tools designed to democratize knowledge for millions of youths nationwide.
Minister of Economic Planning and Budget, Senator Atiku Bagudu, reaffirmed government's commitment to placing youth at the center of Nigeria's economic transformation, noting their critical role in achieving the nation's $1 trillion economic ambition.
Other speakers, including the NYSC Director-General and representatives from the Ministry, highlighted the programme as a strategic path to empowering financially confident, economically active young Nigerians ready to leverage digital opportunities for growth.
