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By Chinwendu Obienyi
The Ekiti state government is partnering with the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) to boost financial intelligence and literacy among government officials.
The strategy includes the planned introduction of a Bachelor Degree Programme in Securities and Investment at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, as part of the plan to attract youths into the Nigerian financial market.
President, CIS, Oluropo Dada, during a visit to the Governor, explained that the Institute had capacity to train the state’s top civil servants on financial intelligence.
Dada also noted that as part of the strategy to attract youths into the Nigerian financial market, Ekiti State University should introduce Bachelor Degrees in Securities and Investment in the state universities to build a solid foundation of investment for the youths.
He said, “The leadership of the Institute identifies with the various fiscal reforms, initiatives, policies and ongoing infrastructural developments of the Government and this courtesy visit is part of our effort to explore areas of collaboration and strategic partnership that will further enhance economic growth of the state.
We can collaborate to organize a regular financial literacy programme for all government workers. The training will focus on finance, securities and investment opportunities for civil servants within the state. We also have the capacity to organize specially designed training for top government officials and senior executives of ministries, departments, agencies, corporations and parastatals in the areas of treasury to enhance their skills”.
Dada also requested government sponsorship for 1,000 indigenous students to take its professional exams and advocated for the inclusion of CIS qualifications in the state’s civil service scheme.
Responding, Governor Biodun Oyebanji welcomed the initiative, emphasizing the state’s commitment to financial education, collaboration on training, and support for the proposed degree programme.
“Our government appreciates the roles of the capital market in the development of any economy. We have raised long-term funds from the market in the past for development projects and the projects are doing well today.
“We shall deepen our relationship with the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. We are willing to collaborate in training government workers in financial intelligence to equip them with basic tools to manage resources after retirement”, Oyebanji asserted.
