SEC, NUC Partner to Boost Financial Literacy in Nigerian Universities — Aiming to Build a Trillion-Dollar Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered into a landmark partnership with the National Universities Commission (NUC) to enhance financial and investment education across Nigerian universities. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday, marks a significant step toward embedding financial literacy in the nation’s academic system and equipping young Nigerians with vital money management skills.
Speaking during the handover ceremony of the reviewed Securities and Investment Management curriculum, SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, said the upgraded curriculum was developed by a joint committee of capital market experts and academics. He emphasized that financial literacy is no longer a luxury but a life skill and survival tool in today’s fast-changing economy. According to him, the collaboration reflects the agencies’ shared commitment to fostering financial inclusion and preparing students to make informed investment decisions.
“This partnership is not just about policies or curriculum design,” Agama explained. “It is about shaping the financial mindset of future generations and empowering young Nigerians to contribute meaningfully to national development.” He added that pilot programs in Nasarawa and Ibadan are already producing encouraging results, helping teachers and students understand key financial concepts such as saving, budgeting, and investing.
Agama further noted that the reviewed curriculum aligns with Nigeria’s vision of building a trillion-dollar economy driven by innovation, knowledge, and inclusive growth. He assured that the SEC will continue to support universities through teacher training, research funding, and curriculum implementation to ensure nationwide adoption. Early financial education, he said, would help create responsible and confident citizens capable of active participation in the capital market and broader economy.
Chairman of the SEC Curriculum Review Committee, Professor Uche Uwaleke, explained that the committee’s work involved eight stakeholder meetings and extensive consultations to align with global financial standards. He disclosed that the team also recommended extending the program beyond universities to polytechnics and colleges of education, ensuring that every Nigerian student gains a foundational understanding of the capital market. Uwaleke added that the initiative will play a key role in producing a financially literate generation that supports sustainable economic development and positions Nigeria as a globally competitive economy.
source: punch