The Ministry of Youth Development has partnered with Investonaire Academy to commence registration for a nationwide financial education programme to train 100,000 youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investment.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youths aimed at transforming lives, improving employability, and promoting sustainable wealth creation.

Esan said participants will benefit from a comprehensive and practical learning platform, adding that graduates of the programme will receive an industry-recognised certificate supporting career advancement and entrepreneurial growth.

“The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with Investonaire Academy, has commenced registration for a nationwide free financial education programme that will train 100,000 Nigerian youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing.

“This strategic initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in today’s complex financial landscape. By expanding access to financial education, the programme aims to transform lives, improve employability, and promote sustainable wealth creation across the country.

“Through this collaboration, participants will benefit from a comprehensive and practical learning platform covering global asset classes such as commodities, gold, equities, and foreign exchange, alongside training in risk management, portfolio development, and wealth-building strategies. Graduates of the programme will receive an industry-recognised certificate, supporting career advancement and entrepreneurial growth,” the statement partly read.

The FG said the programme will be delivered through a Learning Management System integrating gamified learning, simulations and trading scenarios, adding that in-person sessions will commence in Abuja, with other states to follow.

They added that the initiative is open to all youths, students, members of the National Youth Service Corps, and young professionals across the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT.

“The programme will be delivered through an engaging Learning Management System that integrates gamified learning, simulations, quizzes, and real-world trading scenarios, making financial education accessible and interactive. In-person training sessions will also commence in Abuja shortly, with expansion to other states to follow.

“The initiative is open to all Nigerian youths, including students, NYSC members, entrepreneurs, job seekers, and young professionals across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,” the statement concluded.