NDIC Advocates Early Financial Education for Nigerian Youth

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has emphasized the importance of financial literacy for young Nigerians, advocating for early education on savings, budgeting, responsible spending, and investment to enhance long-term financial security. Speaking during the Financial Literacy Day 2025 outreach at Government Secondary School, Kuchingoro, Abuja , as part of Global Money Week , NDIC officials highlighted the need to equip students with essential financial skills. NDIC’s Role in Financial Security Madina Mustapha , Senior Manager in the Insurance and Surveillance Department of NDIC , explained the Corporation’s statutory mandate, which includes: Insuring depositors' funds Supervising banks to ensure financial stability Resolving banking failures Educating consumers on financial best practices She emphasized that NDIC provides deposit insurance for depositors of licensed financial institutions, including commercial banks, microfinance banks, and ...