By Peter Omopo
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) have entered into a partnership aimed at promoting financial literacy and expanding capital market awareness among corps members nationwide.
The initiative seeks to equip young graduates with investment knowledge and expose them to opportunities within Nigeria’s capital market as part of broader efforts to encourage financial inclusion, wealth creation and economic participation.
The partnership was highlighted during a visit by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Nigerian Exchange Group in Lagos, where he also participated in the Closing Gong Ceremony.
Speaking during the visit, Nafiu described the collaboration as a strategic step towards empowering Nigerian youths with essential financial knowledge and practical investment skills.
He noted that the partnership would introduce corps members to stock trading and other opportunities available within the capital market, helping them make informed financial decisions and build long-term wealth.
According to him, the initiative represents a commitment to preparing young Nigerians for greater participation in the nation’s financial ecosystem.
Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, welcomed the NYSC Director-General and expressed the organisation’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the scheme and other stakeholders in the financial sector.
Kwairanga commended the NYSC for its longstanding role in promoting national unity and youth development, describing the scheme as a critical institution in Nigeria’s nation-building efforts.
He emphasized that the Nigerian financial ecosystem offers numerous opportunities that can benefit young people and help them achieve financial independence.
According to him, the partnership will encourage a stronger savings culture among corps members and promote wider participation in the growth and development of the national economy.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited, Mr. Jude Chiemeka, said the exchange currently hosts more than 323 listed securities, providing a wide range of investment opportunities for prospective investors.
He noted that the Nigerian capital market remains one of Africa’s leading frontier markets and continues to attract significant goodwill from investors.
The collaboration is expected to form part of ongoing efforts to integrate financial education into youth development programmes and equip young Nigerians with the knowledge required to participate effectively in the country’s evolving economic landscape.
