ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to enhance financial and investment education across Nigerian universities.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, made the disclosure during the official handover of the reviewed NUC curriculum on Securities and Investment Management in Abuja.
Agama explained that the reviewed curriculum, designed by a committee of experts from the capital market and academia, marks a major step toward equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions.
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He described financial literacy as both “a life skill and a survival tool” in today’s dynamic economy, emphasizing that the collaboration between the SEC and NUC reflects a shared commitment to promoting financial inclusion and literacy within Nigeria’s education system.
“Our gathering today goes beyond policy harmonisation or curriculum design. It is about shaping the financial mindset of future generations, equipping young Nigerians with the tools to make informed choices and contribute meaningfully to national development,” Agama stated.
According to him, the initiative aims to integrate financial education into Nigeria’s national curriculum from the primary to tertiary levels, with pilot programmes in Nasarawa and Ibadan already showing positive results among teachers and students.
The SEC boss explained that introducing financial concepts such as saving, investing, and budgeting early in education would help create responsible, confident, and financially empowered citizens capable of active participation in the capital market and the wider economy.
Agama added that the reviewed curriculum supports Nigeria’s goal of achieving a trillion-dollar economy driven by innovation, knowledge, and inclusive growth.
He reaffirmed the SEC’s commitment to sustaining efforts in curriculum development, teacher training, and stakeholder collaboration for national implementation.
Also speaking, Uche Uwaleke, Chairman of the SEC Committee on Curriculum Review, said the committee was tasked with updating the existing curriculum to reflect global market realities and introducing a basic course in capital market studies for all first-year university students.
He explained that the new course is designed to foster early awareness of the capital market, promote financial inclusion, and bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian youths.
Uwaleke further revealed that the committee recommended extending the programme to all tertiary institutions, including polytechnics and colleges of education, to deepen investment awareness and financial discipline nationwide.
He added that the committee’s work spanning eight meetings and broad stakeholder consultations represents a significant milestone in building a financially literate generation and reinforcing the foundation for a more inclusive and globally competitive Nigerian capital market.