The Federal Government has launched a nationwide registration process for the training of 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion and literacy. The registration exercise, which commenced on Friday, is being undertaken by WAWUAfrica, a leadership and organizational excellence ecosystem aimed at empowering women. The portal for registration is http://wawuafrica.com/onboarding.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who launched the registration exercise, expressed confidence that the initiative will have a global impact. He noted that the training programme will cover various areas, including digital literacy, financial literacy, economic literacy, and business and entrepreneurship skills.
Representatives from various development partners, including the World Bank and the African Union, attended the virtual meeting where the registration exercise was launched. The partners pledged to ensure that the skills acquired through the training programme are valuable and that the registration platform is built on trust, transparency, and accountability.
The training programme is targeted at equipping Nigerians, particularly women and youths, with essential financial skills, investment knowledge, and digital competencies for sustainable wealth creation.
The Tinubu administration's flagship initiative on financial inclusion and literacy is a welcome development, but it remains to be seen how effective the programme will be in reaching its target of 10 million Nigerians. The involvement of reputable partners such as the World Bank and the African Union is a positive sign. However, the programme's success will depend on its ability to reach the most vulnerable segments of the population, including women and youths. The government must ensure that the registration platform is accessible and user-friendly to avoid any hitches in the registration process. Ultimately, the programme's impact will be measured by its ability to empower Nigerians with the skills they need to create sustainable wealth and improve their economic well-being.
