In a recent news conference in Abuja, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadejia, shared the government’s initiative to combat poverty and insecurity through financial inclusion.
Highlighting President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to a unified Nigeria under the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” Hadejia emphasized the importance of integrating unbanked individuals into the formal financial system through a comprehensive roadmap.
Emphasizing the significance of economic and financial inclusion in the President’s agenda, Hadejia stated, “This approach will facilitate access to various financial services for Nigerians at affordable rates.”
The upcoming national stakeholders’ workshop on financial inclusion aims to raise awareness among participants and strategize ways to accelerate financial inclusion efforts across the country.
Services to be provided include opening transaction accounts, savings, payment and transfer options, credit facilities, pension schemes, e-commerce solutions, as well as insurance coverage, including health insurance, within easy reach of individuals’ workplaces or residences.
Expressing his commitment, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, the Vice-President and Chairman of the National Council on Nutrition, affirmed his support for the successful implementation of the national financial inclusion strategy.
Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, the Technical Advisor to the President on Financial Inclusion, mentioned that the lead paper at the workshop would be delivered by CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso.
Key personalities expected at the event include Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, as well as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra, and the 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II.
Additionally, participants from organizations such as the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion will be in attendance, further demonstrating the broad support for enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria.