NYSC Partners NGX Group to Boost Corps Financial Literacy

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) to improve financial literacy among corps members. This initiative was announced during a ceremony in Lagos, led by Brigadier General Olakunle Nafi'u, the Director General of NYSC.

The partnership aims to educate corps members on stock trading and investment opportunities, fostering a culture of savings and encouraging participation in the Nigerian capital market. Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, the Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, expressed readiness to collaborate with NYSC to enhance market operations.

Mr. Jude Chiemeka, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited, emphasized the importance of this partnership in advancing financial literacy among youth across the country.

The collaboration is seen as a long-overdue step that will empower young Nigerians and open doors to investment opportunities, contributing to the growth of the national economy.