The Presidency has begun registration for a nationwide training programme aimed at equipping 10 million Nigerians with financial inclusion and literacy skills.

The initiative, launched under the supervision of Vice President Kashim Shettima, will be implemented through WAWUAfrica, which is managing the onboarding process via its official portal.

Shettima announced the commencement during a virtual meeting involving the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, professional bodies, and development partners, including the World Bank, African Union, Economic Community of West African States and the National Information Technology Development Agency.

Represented by the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, the vice president described the programme as a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s agenda, with potential to create both national and global impact.

He said the training would cover a broad range of areas, including digital and financial literacy, entrepreneurship, healthcare awareness, creative arts, hospitality, and technical skills, all aimed at improving economic participation and service delivery.

The vice president commended development partners and professional institutions for their collaboration, expressing optimism that the initiative would continue to expand through sustained partnerships.

Also speaking, the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Nurudeen Zauro, said efforts were ongoing to sensitise Nigerians on how to participate in the programme.

He emphasised that the training is completely free and warned citizens against fraudulent individuals who may attempt to demand payment. He added that clear guidance would be provided to ensure seamless registration and participation.

The programme follows a memorandum of understanding signed in February 2026 between the committee and six professional bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, to develop training modules, certification pathways and mentorship platforms.

The initiative is targeted at empowering Nigerians, particularly women and youths, with practical financial knowledge, investment skills and digital competencies to support sustainable economic growth.