The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) to equip Corps Members with financial literacy skills, investment knowledge and exposure to opportunities in the capital market.
The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during his visit to the Nigerian Exchange Group in Lagos, where he witnessed the Closing Gong Ceremony.
General Nafiu described the partnership as a significant step towards preparing young Nigerians for economic opportunities through knowledge of stock trading, savings and investment.
He said the collaboration with the Nigerian Capital Market ecosystem was long overdue, considering the Scheme’s 53 years of existence and its mandate of youth empowerment.
“Today, we embrace change a new relationship that will empower our youths with financial literacy that will open doors of investment opportunities previously out of their reach,” the NYSC DG said.
He added that the partnership represents a commitment to the future by equipping Corps Members with the skills needed to participate meaningfully in the capital market.
Speaking, Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, welcomed the NYSC delegation and commended the Scheme for its role in promoting national unity and youth development.
Kwairanga said the Nigerian financial ecosystem provides numerous opportunities for young people, adding that the collaboration would help strengthen savings culture and encourage greater participation in the nation’s economic growth.
“We see immense opportunity in exploring collaboration with NYSC to advance financial literacy among Corps Members across the country,” he stated.
Also speaking, Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited, Mr Jude Chiemeka, said the Exchange currently has over 323 listed securities, providing investors with diverse options.
He described the visit by the NYSC DG as a positive beginning towards deeper collaboration, noting that the Nigerian Exchange maintains partnerships with renowned stock exchanges globally.
The partnership is expected to expose Corps Members nationwide to practical financial education and promote a generation of young Nigerians with stronger investment awareness and economic participation.
