NDIC Trains 200 Yobe Students in Financial Literacy
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) conducted a financial literacy training program for 200 students at Government Girls' College in Damaturu, Yobe State, on Wednesday. This initiative was part of activities marking the 2026 World Financial Literacy Day, themed "Smart Money Talk." Senior Manager Musa Rashe explained that financial literacy is a crucial life skill that helps students develop healthy financial habits early, preparing them for responsible financial decisions in the future.
He urged students to cultivate discipline in handling money and to differentiate between needs and wants. Mahmud Dahiru, another senior manager at NDIC, emphasized the corporation's role in protecting depositors and promoting confidence in the banking sector.
The training included interactive sessions on budgeting and saving culture. Prof. Abba Adam commended the NDIC for the valuable initiative, while Moham Goje, the Yobe State Government's acting secretary, praised the investment in financial education for youth, encouraging students to apply their learned knowledge in daily life.
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